Blast Near Delhi School: A high-intensity explosion occurred near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in the Prashant Vihar area of Rohini, Delhi, early Sunday morning. While the blast caused some damage to the schools boundary wall, nearby shops, and a parked car, authorities have confirmed there was no fire or significant damage to the main structure of the school or surrounding buildings.Police officials reached immediatelyThe explosion was reported around 7:50 AM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Fire engines, a bomb squad, and a forensic team were quickly dispatched to the scene after receiving a call from the fire department. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but authorities are thoroughly searching the area to ensure public safety.Delhi A blast has been reported outside CRPF school in the Prashant Vihar area of Rohini district. The fire department was informed about the incident at around 7:50 am, after which two fire brigades were immediately dispatched pic.twitter.com/jKw0qIfFgY— Vinay Tiwari (@vinaytiwari9697) October 20, 2024Senior officials and bomb squad on sceneDelhi Fire Services (DFS) confirmed that two fire engines were sent to the location as soon as the call came in. Senior police officials, including members of the crime branch and Delhi Polices Special Cell, also arrived to assess the situation.A senior police officer at the site stated, “Our forensic team and crime unit are collecting samples from the blast area. While it could potentially be from a firecracker, all possibilities are being thoroughly explored.”#WATCH | Rohini, Delhi: NIA team reaches the spot where a blast was heard outside CRPF School in Rohinis Prashant Vihar area early today morning. pic.twitter.com/MyP0WAfL5o— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2024Police investigation underwayAuthorities are now combing through CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify any leads on the cause of the explosion. According to an official statement from the police, a PCR call was received at 7:47 AM reporting a loud explosion.Officers found that the blast had damaged the school wall, caused a foul odor in the area, and shattered the windows of nearby shops and a parked car. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, the statement read.SWAT and Aati-Terror Squad involvedAs a precautionary measure, a bomb disposal squad and other specialized units, including the SWAT team and forensic experts, have cordoned off the area. Investigations are ongoing, and the cause of the blast has not yet been determined.Delhi Polices Anti-Terror Squad, along with several high-ranking officials such as Special CP Special Cell R.P. Upadhyay, Additional Commissioners Pramod Kushwaha, Rajiv Ranjan, and Lalit Mohan Negi, are present at the scene. The National Security Guard (NSG) and SWAT commandos, along with approximately 200 police officers, have also been deployed to ensure safety and assist in the investigation.#WATCH | Rohini, Delhi: NSG Commandos carry out search operation at the blast site near CRPF School in Prashant Vihar. pic.twitter.com/1SNflQ6X7D— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2024Thorough investigation to followThe presence of high-ranking police officials and the mobilization of multiple teams highlights the seriousness of the situation. The authorities are leaving no stone unturned in investigating the cause of the blast. With public safety as their priority, they are working diligently to ensure the area is secure and to prevent any further incidents.Special cell joins investigation amid loud blast and property damageThe Delhi Polices Special Cell team also arrived at the location to assist in the investigation. According to sources, the blast was so powerful that the glass windows of nearby vehicles were shattered. Some local shops are situated around the CRPF schools wall, leading to speculation that a cylinder blast might have occurred, but the exact cause remains unclear.As investigations continue, police officials are working to uncover the nature of the explosion and ensure the safety of residents in the surrounding area.
