Terror Plot Foiled? Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Claims Responsibility For Ghaziabad Police Chowki Blast

Ghaziabad: Uttar Pradesh ATS and intelligence agencies have started investigation into the blast that took place on Friday night at Vasundhara police post in Indirapuram police station area of Ghaziabad. On the social media platform X, a handle named 'Ghazi 2' claimed responsibility for the incident in the name of the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen organisation. Police have said that this claim is being investigated. Initial investigation has not confirmed the finding of gunpowder or explosive material from the spot.

When and how did the explosion happen at Vasundhara Chowki?

According to DCP Rijul Kumar, on November 6, at around 9 pm, a sound like an explosion was heard in Vasundhara police post of Indirapuram police station area. Policemen were present at the post at the time of the incident. Due to the blast, the glasses of two windows of the post were broken and there were cracks in them. The policemen were not injured, but a delivery worker passing by was hit on the head by a piece of glass. He was taken to the hospital. According to the police, he is fine now.

Was there a conspiracy to attack behind the blast?

Considering the location and circumstances of the blast, the police are investigating all possible aspects. It has come to light that marks of explosion were found on the roof of the post, due to which the incident is also being seen as a possible attack. However, the authorities have not yet declared it as a terrorist attack. Police say that the reason for the blast will be clear only after the investigation is completed and the forensic report is received.

How will claims of responsibility on social media be investigated?

On X, the handle named 'Ghazi 2' claimed responsibility in the name of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen. DCP Rijul Kumar said that the police are investigating this post. Investigators will try to find out who shared the post, what its source is and whether it has any real connection with the incident. Claims made on social media in themselves cannot be considered proof of any organisation's involvement. The police have not yet independently verified this claim.

What did the forensics and bomb squad find on the spot?

After the incident, the bomb disposal squad, forensic team and dog squad investigated the post and the surrounding area. The forensic team has collected samples from the spot and sent them for testing. According to the DCP, in the initial investigation no gunpowder, explosives or any other such material was found there. The dog squad also did not find any sign of explosive material. Despite these initial findings, testing of samples and analysis of other evidence is ongoing.

Which aspects will now be taken into consideration in the investigation?

Teams of ATS and intelligence agencies have reached the spot to gather information about the incident. Police are assessing the broken glass, the location of the possible explosion and the surrounding circumstances. The investigation will also see whether the explosion was caused by any external object, technical fault or any other reason. At present, the injured delivery worker has been confirmed to be fine and the policemen were not injured. The final conclusion on the cause of the incident and the claim of the social media post will be revealed only after the investigation report comes.