Ghaziabad outpost blast under investigation as outfit claims responsibility

Crime · First reported 7 Nov, 13:32 · Updated 14:19

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An explosion damaged the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad on Friday night, injuring a passerby slightly. Police and anti-terror agencies are investigating the cause, including a social-media claim of responsibility; officials say scientific examination is needed before reaching a conclusion.

The blast occurred at about 9pm Friday at the Vasundhara police outpost; it damaged parts of the building, and a passerby sustained minor injuries.
A social-media account attributed a claim of responsibility to Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan; investigators are checking the claim and tracing the account.
The cause remains undetermined; investigators are examining forensic evidence, CCTV and whether an object was thrown from the elevated road.

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Key facts

Location: Vasundhara police outpost, Ghaziabad.
Time: Around 9pm Friday.
Injuries: A passerby sustained minor injuries; a sub-inspector was unharmed.
Claim: A social-media account attributed responsibility to Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan.
Investigation: The cause has not been established; forensic examination and other inquiries continue.