Delhi: Blast reported outside CRPF school in Rohini, search underway

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): A loud blast was reported outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in the Prashant Vihar area of Rohini district early Sunday morning, said sources.

Delhi police, after receiving a PCR call informing them about the blast, reached the site. The station house officer (SHO) and staff arrived at the scene, where they found the school wall damaged and a foul smell in the air.

In an official statement, Delhi police said, “Today at 07:47 AM, a PCR call was received in which the caller informed that a blast with lots of noise took place near the CRPF school in Sector 14, Rohini. The SHO and staff reached the spot, where the school wall was found damaged with a foul smell. The glass of nearby shops and a car parked near the shop were also found to be damaged. Fortunately, no one was injured.”

A crime team, forensic science laboratory (FSL) team, and bomb disposal squad have been called to the spot, Delhi police said.

The area has been cordoned off, and a fire brigade team is also present. The police are investigating the cause of the blast.

The fire department was also notified around 7:50 AM and sent two fire trucks to the scene. Fire department teams are at the site and are also continuing to search the area for further details.