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Delhi Blast: CCTV footage from a blast that occurred in Rohini, Delhi, on Sunday morning has gone viral, showing a two-wheeler passing the explosion site just moments before the blast. No injuries were reported, although a wall of the nearby CRPF school and a parked car sustained damage.

Residents of Rohini described feeling the vibrations of the explosion from hundreds of metres away. Many reported a strange, chemical-like smell at the location, leading to confusion about the cause. Some initially thought it was a firecracker, while others speculated that an LPG cylinder had exploded.

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The Hindustan Times report quoted Kiran Sachdeva, a local resident in her 60s, recounting her experience, stating, "It wasn't like a firecracker; the sound was incredibly loud. For 15 to 20 minutes, there was smoke everywhere." She described the blast as having an "earthquake-like" impact, with her home located approximately 200-250 metres from the site.

Anita Singh had just returned from the temple when she heard the loud explosion. "I felt the vibrations in my house. It felt like someone’s cylinder had exploded nearby. My children's school bus usually comes by here and we stand at this gate in the mornings. Thankfully, since it was a Sunday, no one was hurt. I shudder to think how disastrous it could have been on a weekday," she stated.

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Authorities suspect that the explosion may have been caused by a crude bomb. Investigators discovered a white powder at the scene, believed to be a mixture of ammonium nitrate and chloride. A senior police officer stated, "There was a strong chemical smell after the blast, which residents and police officials also noticed. Our teams are investigating the matter thoroughly."

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