New Delhi: A huge blast took place near a CRPF school in Prashant Vihar area in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday morning in which the school wall and nearby shops were damaged but no one was injured, officials of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said. High alert is sounded in the national capital following the incident.
The NIA, NSG and NDRF teams rushed to the spot on receiving information. The National Security Guard (NSG) Commandos came with sniffer dogs and carried out search operations at the blast site located at Sector 14, Rohini. A bomb disposal squad and a police forensic team have begun search operations at the spot. A fire brigade team reached the spot immediately after getting the alert.
The wall of the school, nearby shops and a car were damaged, officials said. "We received a call regarding a blast near the boundary wall of CRPF school at 7.50 am. We immediately rushed two fire engines to the spot. There was no fire and no one was injured due to the blast, so our vehicle returned," the DFS officials said. The FSL sources said that the material used in the explosion resembled that of a crude bomb but clarity would emerge only after full reports are received.
The affected area has been cordoned off. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police anti-terror unit also reached the spot. The forensic team and crime unit are at the spot to collect samples, a police officer said, adding that it could be due to a firecracker. They are checking the CCTV footage from nearby locations. The sewer lines near the blast site are also being checked. The PCR call in this regard was first received at 7.47 am.
The NIA and anti-terror units are assisting the Delhi police to know the cause of the blast and identify those responsible for it. Delhi Police has registered an FIR under the Explosives Act. A CCTV footage showed the first chilling moments as the blast ripped through the school wall.
A statement of the Delhi Police said, "Today at 07:47 AM, a PCR call was received in which the caller informed that a blast with lots of noise took place near the CRPF school in Sector 14, Rohini."
रोहिणी स्थित एक स्कूल के बाहर Bomb Blast की घटना दिल्ली की चरमराती सुरक्षा व्यवस्था की पोल खोल रही है।
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) October 20, 2024
दिल्ली में लॉ एंड ऑर्डर की जिम्मेदारी भाजपा की केंद्र सरकार के पास है। लेकिन भाजपा अपना ये काम छोड़कर सारा समय दिल्ली की चुनी हुई सरकार के कामों को रोकने में लगाती है।
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CM Atishi Slams Centre
In her reaction, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi slammed the BJP-led Central government for 'leaving' its work of ensuring law and order in Delhi and for spending its time to obstruct the work of the elected government in the national capital. This is the reason why the situation in Delhi today is like the Mumbai underworld era of the 1990s, she said.
In a post on X, Atishi said, "Bullets are being fired openly in the city, gangsters are extorting money and the morale of criminals is high. BJP has neither the intention to work nor the capability. If by mistake the people of Delhi give them the responsibility of the Delhi government, they will make the condition of schools, hospitals, electricity and water the same as the condition of law and order in Delhi today."
Local residents shaken
The entire Prashant Vihar area was shaken after the blast in Delhi's Prashant Vihar area. Ashu Gupta, who has an office there, said that the impact of the blast was felt far and wide, including in the nearby shops and vehicles. He said that the glass in the bathroom of their office was completely broken. "When we went to the washroom, everything was in ruins. Pieces of glass were scattered on the walls of the washroom window. Not only this, there were cracks on the walls as well," he said. The distance of his office from the incident spot is about 40-50 meters, he said.
People present at the spot said that after hearing the blast, they immediately came out of their houses and shops and saw an atmosphere of panic all around.
A multi-agency probe is on in the blasts that took place in Delhi today. I am keeping a constant watch on the progress of investigation and assure that the guilty will be brought to book. Meanwhile, I appeal to all to maintain restrain and not indulge in fear mongering.
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) October 20, 2024
LG's appeal to people
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena appealed to the people to maintain restraint and avoid spreading fear. Taking to social media, LG said, "The bomb blasts in Delhi today are being investigated by several agencies. I am constantly monitoring the progress of the investigation and assure that the culprits will be punished. In the meantime, I appeal to everyone to maintain restraint and avoid spreading fear."
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