Explosion rocks Delhi's Prashant Vihar area near PVR; no injuries, property damaged

A low-intensity explosion occurred in Delhi's Prashant Vihar area, damaging property but causing no injuries. 

New Delhi: A low-intensity explosion rocked Delhi's Prashant Vihar area on Thursday morning, sparking concern among the locals. The blast, which occurred around 7:50 am near a PVR cinema and the CRPF school, damaged shops, a nearby school wall, and a parked car. As per reports, there are no injuries.

Following the incident, fire tenders, police forensic units, and a bomb squad, swiftly responded to the incident. To identify any suspicious activity, investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. The area cordoned off for investigation as part of increased security measures. Preliminary investigations indicate that a crude bomb might have caused the blast.

Assuring that those responsible will be held accountable, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered a multi-agency probe and urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation.

While officials have clarified that no terror link has been established, residents in the area have expressed unease, and called for stronger security measures in public places.

Samples from the scene collected for forensic analysis and further details are awaited.