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regular-article-logo Thursday, 09 May 2024

Delhi: Explosion in Rohini, one injured, court proceedings suspended

Forensic and NSG teams are inspecting and examining the area, says Delhi police

Our Bureau, PTI New Delhi Published 09.12.21, 12:36 PM
Rohini Court in New Delhi

Rohini Court in New Delhi File picture

A mysterious explosion was reported in Delhi's Rohini Court , one person was injured in the low-intensity explosion that took place inside courtroom 102 in Rohini district court on Thursday morning, fire officials said.

According to the Delhi Police PRO, a laptop is likely to be the source of the explosion. "The spot has been cordoned off. Forensic and NSG teams are inspecting and examining it," the PRO said.

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Proceedings in the court have been suspended for now.

The fire officials said they received information about the explosion at 10.40 am, following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The incident comes months after jailed gangster Jitendra Gogi was shot dead by two men, who were dressed as lawyers, inside a Rohini courtroom on September 24, with police in retaliatory fire killing the assailants, who were from the slain gangster's rival Tillu gang.

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