New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the late-night blast at a Srinagar police station, calling the incident “extremely tragic and worrying.” Several police personnel were killed and others injured in the explosion, sparking renewed concerns about internal security.
In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, “The news of a bomb blast at a police station in Srinagar is extremely saddening and alarming. Several brave police personnel have been martyred and many are injured. May the Almighty give strength to the families of the martyrs and grant a speedy recovery to the injured. My condolences to the families of the victims.”
He noted that the country was still reeling from the recent blast in Delhi when another attack struck. “The echo of the Delhi blast had not even subsided, and once again the nation has been shaken by an explosion,” he said.
Questioning the handling of national security, Kejriwal criticised the Centre and its agencies, demanding accountability from the Union Home Ministry. “It is important to ask what exactly is happening in the country. What are the government, security agencies, intelligence systems, and the Home Minister doing?” he asked.
He alleged that the repeated incidents point to serious lapses in preparedness and coordination. “How has such a major compromise in national security been allowed to happen?” he said, urging the Centre to provide a clear explanation to the public.
Kejriwal stressed that safeguarding internal security is a key responsibility of the government and said frequent violent incidents erode public confidence. “The country wants answers,” he added.
Meanwhile, at least nine people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion occurred near the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, police said.
Security has been tightened across sensitive locations, with additional teams deployed as a precaution.
Soon after the blast, CRPF Inspector General Pawan Kumar Sharma visited the site to supervise relief efforts and review security arrangements.
Sources said the November 10 Delhi blast has links to objectionable posters found in the Nowgam area, for which an FIR was registered on October 19. Security forces have since cracked down on an inter-state Jaish-e-Mohammed module believed to be connected to the terror plot.
Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area and cooperate with ongoing rescue and investigation efforts.
