A blast near the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has triggered a major security investigation after a social media account claiming links to an outfit calling itself Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan purportedly took responsibility for the explosion.
However, security agencies have not independently verified the claim or established any terror link.
The explosion occurred at around 9 pm on Friday, November 6, damaging the police outpost and shattering windowpanes. A food delivery worker sustained minor injuries after being hit by flying glass fragments, while a police sub-inspector present at the location escaped unharmed.
Social Media Post Claims Responsibility
Hours after the explosion, an X account reportedly circulated a video and a statement bearing the name of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan, claiming responsibility for the incident.
The post allegedly described the explosion as an operation against the government and identified Ghaziabad Police as its target. Investigators are examining the authenticity of the account, the video and the claims made in the statement.
ATS and Intelligence Agencies Join Investigation
The incident has prompted a multi-agency investigation, with teams from the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Intelligence Bureau, Delhi Police Special Cell, forensic units and other security agencies examining the circumstances surrounding the blast.
Investigators have collected samples from the spot and are analysing forensic evidence to determine the nature and possible cause of the explosion. A suspicious scooter found abandoned around 1.5 kilometres from the location is also being examined.
Cause of Explosion Yet to Be Established
Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud said all possible angles were being investigated. Preliminary findings reportedly did not establish the presence of explosives, gunpowder or chemical residue at the site.
Investigators are also examining the possibility of an accidental explosion involving an air-conditioning unit or firecrackers.
With the responsibility claim still unverified, authorities are continuing their investigation to establish whether the incident was a deliberate attack or an accidental explosion.