The strength of the blast outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) school in the Rohini area was such that it created a large hole in the school wall, revealed the First Information Report (FIR) report filed by Delhi police. It is yet to be determined what kind of explosive was used for the explosion, but post-blast, a cloud of white smoke was seen billowing into the sky, it stated.
A strong blast ripped through a wall of the CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area at 7:40 am on Sunday sending shockwaves across the national capital. Following the explosion, the country's top investigation agency, including the NIA, to the spot to find clues to the explosion.
Police have registered a case against unknown individuals under the Explosives Act in connection with the blast, as there were no eyewitnesses to the incident.
As per the FIR, a significant amount of white powder was also found scattered at the blast site, a sample of which was collected by forensic officials to determine the cause of the explosion. The blast was followed by a 'very loud sound' and windows and signboards of shops opposite the school were damaged by its impact.
"A hole in the school's boundary wall is evident, caused by the blast," it stated.
Police have, meanwhile, questioned one Akash Kumar, the first caller who first informed the police about the explosion, the FIR filed over the incident revealed. Kumar told police that he was sleeping at the time of the incident.
Meanwhile, police have seized CCTV DVRs from nearby areas and markets. In the footage, a suspect wearing a white T-shirt was seen at the blast site the night before the explosion.
As per a report by Times Of India, two suspicious men were seen near the blast site, and their involvement is under investigation. Police reportedly believe the explosive was wrapped in a polythene bag and planted near the scene.