A powerful blast near a CRPF school in New Delhi’s Rohini area on Sunday has triggered a major security response, with the Delhi Police contacting messaging app Telegram after a pro-Khalistan group claimed responsibility for the explosion. The blast, which occurred at the school in Prashant Vihar, caused significant damage to nearby buildings and vehicles, although no injuries were reported.
The explosion, which sent shockwaves through the capital, prompted an immediate investigation involving multiple agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the National Security Guard (NSG), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Forensic teams were deployed to collect evidence from the site, and the surrounding area was sealed off as part of the security exercise.
The pro-Khalistani group, believed to be behind the incident, made its claim via a post on a Telegram channel called ‘Justice League India.’ The group released a video of the explosion with a watermark reading “Khalistan Zindabad,” alongside a threatening message. The post implied that the blast was carried out in retaliation for what the group alleged were efforts by Indian agents to target pro-Khalistan separatists. The message read, “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 a fool’s world.”
The claim is being investigated within the broader context of rising tensions between New Delhi and pro-Khalistan elements, especially in the wake of a diplomatic row with Canada. Indian officials have been grappling with anti-India activities orchestrated by Khalistani extremists abroad, which has further complicated the investigation.
Delhi Police have reached out to Telegram to obtain details about the channel and its administrators but are still awaiting a response. The authorities are examining the incident closely, particularly the Khalistani group’s reference to the ongoing crackdown on separatist activities.
Preliminary reports from Delhi Police suggest that the explosion was caused by a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) triggered by either a timer or remote control. Fortunately, the device lacked shrapnel or ball bearings, minimizing potential casualties. However, the blast was powerful enough to damage a section of the school’s wall, shatter windows in nearby shops, and destroy several parked cars. The explosion’s sound could be heard from several hundred meters away, heightening the tension in the area.
Top security officials believe the perpetrators intended the explosion as a warning rather than a mass casualty attack. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to identify those responsible and address the growing concerns over pro-Khalistan terrorism.
