No Explosives Found at Vasundhara Police Outpost Blast Site
Ghaziabad police and ATS investigate a blast at Vasundhara police outpost. No explosive residue found, but social media claims are under probe.
A preliminary investigation into the sudden explosion at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad has turned up no evidence of gunpowder or chemical residues. DCP Rizul Kumar confirmed on Saturday that no traces of explosive materials were found at the scene, shifting the focus of the probe toward the exact cause of the blast.
The Night of the Incident
The explosion occurred around 9 pm on Friday within the jurisdiction of the Indirapuram police station. The force of the blast was enough to shatter the glass panes of two windows at the police chowki, leaving a visible crack in the structure.
At the time of the incident, two individuals were present inside the outpost: a sub-inspector and a delivery boy who had arrived to drop off an item. While the police officer escaped unharmed, the delivery boy was struck by flying shards of glass. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and has since been reported as completely healthy.
ATS and Forensic Teams Step In
Given the nature of the event, the authorities have treated the matter with high priority. A specialized team from the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) along with forensic experts visited the site to conduct a thorough inspection. The teams collected various samples from the outpost, which have been sent for detailed forensic examination to determine what triggered the explosion.
Social Media Claims Under Scanner
Adding a layer of complexity to the case, certain posts have surfaced on social media claiming responsibility for the blast. These posts attribute the act to a group calling itself "Tehreek-e-Mujahideen."
DCP Rizul Kumar stated that the police are actively investigating these claims to verify their authenticity. While the lack of explosive residue at the scene provides some clarity, the police are not ruling anything out until the final forensic reports are received.
"The incident occurred at around 9 pm on Friday, damaging the glass panes of two windows of the police chowki and causing a crack. No police personnel sustained injuries," DCP Rizul Kumar told ANI.
Investigation Continues
Indirapuram ACP Suryabali Maurya reiterated that the presence of the delivery boy and the sub-inspector was confirmed during the blast. As the forensic analysis continues, the Ghaziabad police are working to establish whether the blast was the result of a technical failure, an accident, or a deliberate act.