Kashmir blast: Nine killed in accidental explosion at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say

Police say the powerful blast severely damaged the police station and engulfed vehicles in flames.

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It comes just days after a car blast killed several people in Delhi, in what the government has called a "terror incident".

The explosion happened on Friday evening at Nowgam police station, and the explosives were seized from Faridabad in the northern state of Haryana earlier in the week.

The region's director general of police, Nalin Prabhat, said the explosives were being sent for forensic examination - but due to a "very unfortunate" mishap during handling they detonated at around 23:20 local time (17:50 GMT).

Police said in a statement that it was an accidental detonation, not a terrorist attack. "Any other speculation into the cause of this incident is unnecessary," the police chief told journalists.