Delhi Bomb Explosion Prompts Multi-Agency Probe, Cops Investigates Khalistani Link (image-screengrab/twitter/amreshsrivastav)

An explosion took place at CPRF School in Delhi’s Rohini on Sunday. The strong blast had ripped through the wall of the school. As of the latest development of the event, a multi-probe agency was launched to determine the reason behind the explosion.

As per a PTI report, a senior official said that the cops are probing a possible Khalistani link in the blast. Sources in Delhi Police said it was a low-intensity IED (Improvised Explosive Device) controlled with a timer or remote without shrapnel or ball bearing.

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Though no injury was reported, the blast caused damage to nearby shops and cars. It is suspected that the perpetrators wanted to send a message to the authorities.

A post had circulated on social media claiming that the explosion was in retaliation to the targeting of pro-Khalistan separatists allegedly by Indian agents.

The bomb had exploded between 7:35 and 7:40 am on Sunday. It is said that the bomb which was IED likely controlled with a remote or a timer without deadly shrapnel was most probable placed late at night on Saturday.

After the blast had taken place, a purported screenshot of a Telegram post by Justice League India in which a clip of the explosion with a “Khalistan Zindabad” watermark at the bottom was circulated on social media platforms.

“If Indian coward agency and their master think they can hire filthy goons to target our members to silence our voice then they live in fools world. They can’t imagine how close we are to them and how capable we are to strike anytime #KhalistanZindabad #JLI,” the Justice League India said in the post along with the clip.

Shortly after the explosion, teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Delhi Police reached the site and collected the samples from the site for further investigation.

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The police officer had said that the perpetrator “intentionally” selected the spot to not harm the people but to send a message.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Atishi said the blast “exposed” the law and order situation in Delhi.