Ghaziabad, Nov 7: The Ghaziabad police outpost blast investigation intensified on Saturday after the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and a dog squad reached the Vasundhara police outpost. Teams are investigating the cause of Friday night’s explosion, while a BJP MLA has alleged a possible terror link.
The outpost falls under the jurisdiction of the Indirapuram police station. Forensic experts and police teams are examining the site. Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud also visited the spot.
Ghaziabad Police Outpost Blast Damages Building
The explosion occurred late Friday night and triggered panic in the surrounding locality. Its impact shattered windows and damaged air-conditioning units installed at the police outpost, officials said.
No police personnel were inside the outpost when the blast occurred, according to officials.
However, a 20-year-old food delivery worker, identified as Vishal, sustained injuries. Police said doctors admitted him to a private hospital in Surya Nagar, Delhi, for treatment.
Vishal, a resident of Arthala in Ghaziabad, was delivering food when the explosion took place. Shattered glass fragments struck him, causing injuries.
Read More: ‘It Was All of Us’: Khawaja Breaks Silence on Cape Town Sandpaper Scandal
BJP MLA Alleges Terror Link in Ghaziabad Blast
BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gujar alleged that a “terrorist organisation” had claimed responsibility for the explosion at the police outpost. However, authorities have not independently verified this claim.
In a video message, Gujar said, “They should know that this is Yogi Ji’s police and government. I want to assure the people of the state and the country that the Ghaziabad Police will soon take action against those responsible for this act, which was carried out during the major festival of Diwali.”
He also urged people to remain calm and celebrate Diwali peacefully.
“People should not worry and should celebrate the festival peacefully. The perpetrators will be given such a response that their next seven generations will remember it. If we have to enter Pakistan to strike them, we will do so under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi’s government at the Centre. People should have faith,” he added.
Forensic Teams Examine Explosion Site
Following reports of the explosion, police personnel and officials from investigative agencies rushed to the location.
Authorities also summoned a forensic team from Ghaziabad and a bomb disposal squad to examine the site. Specialist teams are collecting evidence to determine what triggered the explosion.
Police are investigating the incident from all possible angles. Officials said they would establish the exact cause only after a detailed forensic examination and analysis of the evidence.
The circumstances surrounding the blast remain unclear. The investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
Read More: Cricket Fraternity Celebrates Mohammed Shami’s Test Career, Pays Tribute After Retirement
–IANS
