Ghaziabad police post blast: Probe intensifies after social media claim
Various investigating agencies have reached the spot and started investigation after a social media account claimed responsibility for the blast at the Vasundhara police post in Ghaziabad. The police are thoroughly investigating the matter from all angles.
Security agencies have stepped up vigil after a social media account claimed responsibility for the blast at the Vasundhara police post in Ghaziabad. Several agencies, including the ATS, bomb disposal squad, and forensic teams, inspected the incident site on Saturday and collected evidence.
A threatening post was shared on social media via an account claiming responsibility for the blast. However, senior police officers have not yet commented on this social media post or any motive behind the incident.
Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud stated in an official release that the blast occurred on the rear wall of the Vasundhara post. He said that evidence has been collected from the incident site and investigations have been conducted by all agencies of the Uttar Pradesh Police.
According to the Police Commissioner, nothing has been clarified yet regarding the cause of the blast. He stated that the police are conducting a thorough investigation keeping every aspect in mind.
Earlier, Trans-Hindon Zone DCP Rijul had stated that the blast appeared to have been caused by an air conditioner unit, but the actual reason will come out only after the investigation. No fire broke out during this incident.
Notably, due to this blast, which occurred on Friday around 9 pm, cracks developed in the walls of the police post and window panes were shattered. A food delivery worker was minorly injured due to flying glass and was admitted to the hospital.
Key developments
- Social media account claims responsibility for Vasundhara police post blast
- ATS and bomb disposal squad collect evidence from the incident site
- Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud confirms detailed probe from all angles
