In a tragic incident on Monday, four people lost their lives in a blast in the Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to the police, the blast occurred on a scrap dealer's premises, and the deceased include the scrap dealer himself. The police suspect that he may have bought some army scrap from Ladakh, which led to the explosion.

The blast took place inside a scrap dealer's shop located at Sher Colony in Sopore town of Baramulla district. Police officials reported that some individuals were unloading scrap from a truck when the blast occurred.

Immediate Aftermath and Investigation

Out of the four deceased, two individuals died on the spot, while the other two succumbed to their injuries later. The officials have identified the deceased as:

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Nazir Ahmad Nadroo (40)

Aazim Ashraf Mir (20)

Aadil Rashid Bhat (23)

Mohammad Azhar (25)

All four victims were residents of Sher Colony. The exact nature and cause of the explosion were not immediately known. However, police officials have stated that a team of forensic experts has been rushed to the site to conduct a thorough investigation.

Forensic Experts Rushed to the Scene

The forensic team will be tasked with determining the exact cause of the explosion. This investigation will be crucial in understanding whether the blast was indeed caused by army scrap or if there were other contributing factors. The community in Sher Colony and the wider Sopore area is in shock and mourning the loss of these lives.

As investigations continue, authorities are expected to provide more details on the nature of the scrap involved and any potential safety measures that could prevent such incidents in the future. The tragic event underscores the risks associated with handling scrap materials, particularly those with potential military origins.

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