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This is an archive article published on October 22, 2024
Police: Search on for 3-4 suspects present at Rohini blast site
Three or four persons are under scanner for the bomb blast that took place outside the CRPF School in Prashant Vihar in Rohini’s Sector 14 on Sunday, the Delhi Police said on Monday. “The CCTV footage of the last 72 hours revealed the continuous presence of three to four suspects at the blast site. We […]
New Delhi: NIA and Delhi Police officials investigate at the site where a blast occured on Sunday, near a CRPF school at Prashant Vihar, in Rohini area of New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_21_2024_000124A)
Three or four persons are under scanner for the bomb blast that took place outside the CRPF School in Prashant Vihar in Rohini’s Sector 14 on Sunday, the Delhi Police said on Monday.
“The CCTV footage of the last 72 hours revealed the continuous presence of three to four suspects at the blast site. We are looking for them. As of now, no links with any organisation have been found,” an officer said.
The police further said that they are probing the alleged involvement of pro-Khalistan groups in the blast after they found that one such channel on Telegram shared CCTV footage of the incident.
Sources said the police had written to Telegram, seeking information about the group on which the footage along with a message “warning” India was posted. “It’s difficult to say anything at this stage… investigation is underway,” said Amit Goel, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Rohini.
While as of now, local police and Special Cell are investigating the matter, the case would likely be taken over by NIA, an officer said.
At 7.47 am on Sunday, a loud explosion was heard near the CRPF School in Rohini’s Sector 14, prompting the police and a bomb squad to rush to the spot, along with the fire brigade. The explosive, believed to be a crude bomb, damaged the wall of the school and shattered the windows of a car parked nearby. Traces of potassium chlorate, hydrogen peroxide and some electrical wires were found at the site.
“Forensic experts and technical experts are being consulted to verify the quality of the detonator that was used for the blast. As of now, the detonator hasn’t been found,” an officer said.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
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