India
Delivery Person Injured After AC Unit Explosion at Ghaziabad Police Outpost
An explosion in an air‑conditioning unit at the Vasundhara police outpost under Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad was reported late Friday evening. The blast, which occurred at about 9 pm, caused cracks in the outpost’s walls and shattered its window panes. A 20‑year‑old food delivery man and a sub‑inspector were inside the outpost when the incident happened; the delivery man had arrived to deliver food. Deputy Commissioner of Police Rijul said the blast was suspected to have originated in the AC unit and that a piece of broken glass struck the delivery man’s head. He added that the delivery man was taken to a hospital and his condition is stable. Police called in the field unit, bomb unit and fire department to investigate. No fire was reported at the site. The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown; officials are examining the possibility of a passing sewer line or gas pipeline. The DCP denied that the blast was related to any explosive substance. The investigation is ongoing.
Frequently asked questions
What caused the explosion at the Ghaziabad police outpost?
The blast was suspected to have originated in the AC unit, but the exact cause remains unknown; officials are examining the possibility of a passing sewer line or gas pipeline.
Who was injured in the explosion?
A 20‑year‑old food delivery man and a sub‑inspector were inside the outpost; the delivery man was struck by broken glass and taken to a hospital, his condition is stable.
What is the status of the investigation?
Police called in the field unit, bomb unit, and fire department; the investigation is ongoing and the DCP denied any explosive substance involvement.