New Delhi: 1 police personnel suffered minor injuries in an explosion at Rohini Court in Delhi on Thursday morning. He has been taken to the hospital. Meanwhile, proceedings at the court have been suspended and all gates have been shut, officials said. Although it was initially assumed that a laptop in courtroom 102 had exploded, top sources in the Delhi Police have confirmed that the explosion was a low-intensity bomb blast. An improvised explosive device (IED) and a tiffin-like object were recovered from the site.
In an official statement, the Delhi Police said, “An incident of minor low-intensity explosion in a laptop bag has occurred at Rohini court complex at around 10.30 AM. The spot has been cordoned off. Forensic and NSG teams are inspecting and examining it.” The special cell of the Delhi Police is investigating the incident. The Special Commissioner of Police – Law and Order reached the site of the incident. A National Security Guard (NSG) team was also called. Fire officials said they received information about the explosion at 10.40 AM, following which 7 fire tenders and dog squad were rushed to the spot.