Explosion reported at police post in Ghaziabad, delivery agent injured; probe underway
A preliminary investigation suggests that a firecracker may have landed on an air-conditioning unit, triggering the explosion.
PTC News Desk: A blast at the Vasundhara Police Outpost in Ghaziabad on Friday night damaged the facility and led to an investigation by several agencies.
The explosion took place around 9 pm, breaking two glass panes and causing cracks in one of the walls.
At the time of the incident, a Sub-Inspector posted at the outpost and a delivery executive who had arrived with an order were present. The delivery executive was injured after being hit by broken glass and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The exact cause of the blast is yet to be confirmed. A preliminary investigation suggests that a firecracker may have landed on an air-conditioning unit, triggering the explosion.
Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident. Teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Bomb Disposal Squad and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) reached the spot and collected evidence.
The forensic samples collected from the site have been sent to Agra for further examination.
Investigators are looking into all possible angles, including whether the blast was accidental or part of a deliberate conspiracy.