A powerful explosion tore through the wall of a CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini on Sunday morning, prompting an immediate multi-agency investigation to determine the cause and trace those responsible. While no injuries were reported, the blast caused structural damage to the school, nearby shops, and parked vehicles, authorities said.
According to senior police officials, the probe is also focusing on a potential link to pro-Khalistan elements, following social media chatter suggesting the blast was an act of retaliation. The police are treating these claims seriously and suspect the incident could be intended as a message to Indian authorities.
Investigators revealed that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), which may have been activated using a timer or remote control. Fortunately, the device did not contain lethal shrapnel, minimizing casualties. Locals reported hearing the blast around 7:35 to 7:40 a.m., and initial assessments indicate the explosive was likely planted late Saturday night.
By Sunday evening, a Telegram post attributed to a group calling itself Justice League India began circulating on social media. The post included a video clip of the explosion, with the phrase “Khalistan Zindabad” prominently displayed. The group, in the post, warned: “If Indian coward agencies and their masters think they can hire filthy goons to target our members and silence us, they are living in a fool’s world. They can’t imagine how close we are or how capable we are of striking at any moment. #KhalistanZindabad #JLI.”
This post has drawn the attention of the police, who are now pursuing the Khalistani angle as a significant line of investigation. Law enforcement officials believe the perpetrators might be linked to separatist factions frustrated by recent actions taken against pro-Khalistan activists, allegedly by Indian security agencies.
Meanwhile, security has been ramped up in the area as forensics teams and specialized investigative units scour the blast site for additional evidence. Authorities are also analyzing social media activity to trace the origins of the circulated video and verify the authenticity of the Justice League India post.
The police have urged residents to remain calm and assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety. No group has officially claimed responsibility for the explosion yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions over the activities of separatist movements, with authorities on high alert to prevent further acts of violence.