Khalistani Link Behind Delhi Blast? Telegram Channel Hints At Outfit's Involvement

The mysterious explosion outside a CRPF school in the Rohini area of north Delhi was so powerful it created a large hole in the school's wall, according to an FIR filed about the incident.

The police have questioned the individual who first reported the blast, as per a report by India Today.

An probe is currently underway to determine the type of explosives used in the blast, which occurred at Prashant Vihar around 7:40 am on Sunday.

The FIR revealed that after the blast, a cloud of white smoke rose into the sky, and a huge amount of white powder was scattered around the site. Forensic officials have collected samples to ascertain the cause of the explosion.

The sound of the explosion was extremely loud, damaging the windows and signboards of shops opposite the CRPF Public School.

Akash Kumar, the individual who first alerted the police about the explosion, mentioned that he was asleep at the time of the incident. Delhi Police later questioned him in an attempt to gather clues about the blast.

An FIR has been registered against unknown individuals under the Explosives Act.

According to sources within the Delhi Police, the explosion was caused by a low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED), which was controlled by a timer or remote.

No shrapnel or ball bearings were involved, and fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.

The blast caused damage to a section of the school's wall, shattered the windowpanes of nearby shops, and wrecked several parked vehicles. The sound of the explosion could be heard up to two kilometres away.

A pro-Khalistani group has claimed responsibility for the explosion. Delhi Police have reached out to social media platforms and the messaging app Telegram to request details about the channel where the post was made, officials said.

The police are investigating a possible Khalistani link after the Telegram post suggested the explosion was in retaliation for alleged targeting of pro-Khalistani elements by Indian agents.

A video of the blast, featuring a "Khalistan Zindabad" watermark, appeared on the Telegram channel alongside a message threatening the Indian government.