Mon Oct 21 03:59:21 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– **Incident Overview:** An explosion occurred on Sunday morning near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) School in the Prashant Vihar area of Delhi’s Rohini, triggering a security alert amidst ongoing bomb threats across the country.
– **Explosion Details:** CCTV footage captured the moment of the explosion, showing two cars near the school when the blast happened. The explosive device seemed to have been placed behind a tree. The explosion caused damage to the school wall, nearby shops, and a parked car, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
– **Investigation Response:** Authorities including the Delhi Police, National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and forensic teams are on-site assessing the explosion’s cause. Forensic samples have been collected, and a preliminary investigation indicates the material may involve a mixture of ammonium nitrate and chloride, noted for a foul smell post-explosion.
– **Location and Timing:** The blast was reported around 7:50 am, and the area has been cordoned off for investigation.
– **Data Collection:** Delhi Police are analyzing mobile network data to trace individuals who were in the vicinity at the time of the explosion. NSG commandos are employing robots to check for additional explosive materials.
– **Legal Proceedings:** A case has been registered related to the incident, and the final forensic report on the explosives is anticipated in two weeks.
– **Additional Context:** Investigators are also looking into connections with recent incidents linked to demands for Khalistan and a previous explosion outside the Israeli embassy.
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