Thu Nov 28 14:38:05 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Explosion Sparks Fear, Raises Security Concerns
**New Delhi:** A low-intensity explosion near a PVR cinema in Delhi’s Prashant Vihar on Thursday morning sent shockwaves through the city, triggering panic and raising serious security concerns. While the incident resulted in only minor injuries to one person who was later discharged from the hospital, the event, following a similar explosion in Rohini two months prior, has prompted questions about the city’s security.
CCTV footage shows a plume of smoke rising after the blast near Bansiwala Sweets. Delhi Police PRO, Additional CP Sanjay Kumar Tyagi, confirmed the incident, stating that a minor explosion occurred near a small park wall at approximately 11:47 AM. He confirmed that one person sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from BSES Hospital. Police, forensic teams, and bomb disposal squads are investigating the cause, with no suspects identified as yet. Police have appealed for calm and urged citizens to avoid spreading rumors.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the central government and the Home Minister in response to the incident. The close proximity in time and the similarities between this explosion and the earlier one in Rohini, including the presence of a white powder at both scenes, have heightened anxieties among Delhi residents. The police are working to determine a motive and prevent further incidents. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are analyzing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.
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