One injured in low-intensity explosion at Delhi’s Rohini court, investigation underway

As per initial reports, a laptop in the court exploded. Police, however, said they are investigating.

December 9, 2021 12:13 IST

As per initial reports, a laptop in the court exploded. Police, however, said they are investigating. (File Photo)

A person suffered minor injuries in an explosion at Rohini Court in Delhi on Thursday morning. The injured has been admitted to a nearby hospital.

DCP Pranav Tayal said the explosion happened in a laptop bag while a court proceeding was underway. An improvised explosive device (IED) and a tiffin-like object were recovered from the site.

India Today quoted sources in the Delhi Police confirming that the explosion was a low-intensity bomb blast.

As per DCP Pranav Tayal, the suspicious explosion at the Rohini Court today happened in a laptop bag, while a court proceeding was underway. One injured person has been admitted to a hospital. pic.twitter.com/uxAutKG96d
— ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2021

The fire officials said they received information about the explosion at 10.40 am, following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Proceedings in the court have been suspended, officials said.

More details are awaited.

This article was first uploaded on December nine, twenty twenty-one, at thirteen minutes past twelve in the night.