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Writer's pictureAmit Mathur

What is the impact of the recent explosion in Delhi's Prashant Vihar area and how are authorities responding?

NEW DELHI: A low-intensity explosion near the PVR multiplex in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area sent Delhi police into a tizzy on Thursday.

The driver of a three-wheeler which was parked nearby, sustained injuries in the explosion that took place around 11.48am.

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Noteworthy, the area where today's blast took place is the same where a similar explosion was carried out outside a CRPF school in the early morning hours on October 20. In the evening, a Telegram group allegedly linked to banned outfit Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) claimed responsibility, posting a message with a veiled reference to Lawrence Bishnoi along with CCTV footage of the blast.


Here's are some details about today's blast:

  • A low intensity blast occurred near PVR multiplex in Prashant Vihar area of Delhi's Rohini area at around 11.48am Thursday.

  • Police said that the driver of a three wheeler, which was parked nearby, sustained minor injuries in the explosion following which the area was been cordoned off.

  • A Bomb detection team, dog squad, local police force, along with the Delhi Fire Services are present at the spot.

  • Police said that the explosion was similar to the blast that occurred outside of a CRPF school's boundary wall in Prashant Vihar last month.


This was a very low intensity blast which occurred opposite a sweet shop, police said.

  • Senior police officers, including additional commissioner of Police Rajeev Ranjan have reached the site to investigate the matter.

  • On October 20, a strong blast ripped through a wall of the CRPF school in the same area last month.

  • A Telegram group allegedly linked to banned outfit Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) claimed responsibility, posting a message with a veiled reference to Lawrence Bishnoi along with CCTV footage of the blast.


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