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A loud blast was heard near the CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini; fire trucks, bomb squad, police rush to spot – ThePrint – PTIFeed

A loud blast was heard near the CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini; fire trucks, bomb squad, police rush to spot – ThePrint – PTIFeed

New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) A heavy blast took place near a CRPF school in Prashant Vihar area of ​​Delhi’s Rohini on Sunday morning. No one was injured in the incident, according to authorities.

A bomb squad and a forensic police team have been rushed to the spot near CRPF School, Sector 14, Rohini to ascertain the origin of the blast which was reported around 7.50 am.

High-ranking police officers, including from the crime branch and the Special Cell, as well as firefighters, have been dispatched to the site.

Police said the school wall, nearby shops and a car were damaged and the area has been cordoned off.

Plumes of smoke could be seen from the site. A purported video of the aftermath of the blast also surfaced on social media showing thick white smoke.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said they received a call about an explosion “near the wall” of the CRPF school.

“We immediately rushed two fire engines to the spot. There was no fire and no one was injured due to the explosion, so our vehicle returned,” DFS officials said.

A senior police officer said: “Our forensic team and crime unit are at the site to collect samples from the blast site. It could be a firecracker but we are investigating the whole matter from all angles.” said the agent.

Police said they are reviewing CCTV footage from the scene.

In a statement, police said they received a PCR call at 7.47am about a loud explosion.

“SHO of Prashant Vihar and staff reached the spot, where the wall of the school was found damaged with a bad smell. Glass windows of a nearby shop and a car parked near the shop were found to be damaged. No one was injured,” they said.

“A crime squad, a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team and a bomb disposal squad have been called to the scene. The crime scene has been cordoned off. A fire brigade is at the scene,” he said.

Police said they are trying to find out the cause of the explosion.

Another police officer said: “Our bomb disposal teams are checking the nearby area. We have also sounded an alert in nearby police stations to increase vigilance and control. Foot patrolling has also been intensified in different markets. We ask everyone to report anything suspicious to the police immediately.” People in the area rushed out of their houses and shops after hearing the explosion.

“It was around 7.30 in the morning when we heard a very loud noise. We thought an LPG cylinder exploded nearby. We immediately informed the police and the fire brigade about the case. Many glass windows of various shops were broken,” said a local resident.

Rakesh Gupta, who lives nearby, said people rushed out of their homes immediately after the blast. “We are very confused by what has happened. Police teams are investigating,” Gupta said.

Sumit, who runs a sunglasses shop very close to the blast site, said: “My window panes were shattered. Everything inside my shop fell to the floor. It was a very intense explosion,” he said. PTI BM SKY SKY

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