Sun Oct 20 09:37:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– **Incident Overview:** A blast occurred at 7:47 am at the CRPF school in Rohini, Delhi, damaging property but causing no injuries.
– **Investigation Initiated:** Multiple agencies, including Delhi Police Special Cell, NIA, CRPF, and NSG, are investigating the incident.
– **Atishi’s Criticism:** Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order in the capital. She compared the current situation to the underworld era in Mumbai, claiming that crime is on the rise.
– **Political Blame Game:** Atishi accused the BJP of diverting attention from governance issues in Delhi, while BJP’s Shazia Ilmi responded by criticizing her for focusing solely on blaming the Centre rather than addressing the situation.
– **Election Context:** With Delhi elections approaching in February, the AAP is eager to secure a third term, especially following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation amid a corruption case.
– **Police Action:** Police have registered a case under the Explosives Act and preliminary investigations suggest a crude bomb was used. A thorough search for evidence, including CCTV footage analysis, is underway.
– **Local Responses:** BJP leader Vijender Gupta assessed the situation at the blast site and acknowledged the potential severity of the incident while noting the absence of injuries.
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