J&K blast foils major terror plot, reveals ammonium nitrate's role

India Nov 15, 2025

A sudden explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir turned out to be more than just an accident—it exposed a serious terror plot.
The blast was caused by chemically tweaked ammonium nitrate, which officials say was dangerously unstable and went off before it could be used in a powerful homemade bomb.

What this means and what's next

Investigators linked the explosive to a group connected with Delhi bomber Umar, and believe the real targets were big cities like Delhi.
Thanks to this accidental blast, authorities may have stopped a major attack before it happened.
Officials are treating this as a much-needed reminder to stay alert against evolving threats.