A loud noise in south-west Delhi’s Mahipalpur on Thursday morning sparked considerations of a blast, however was later attributed to the burst tyre of a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Amit Goel, a name was obtained at 9.19 a.m. concerning a suspected blast within the space.
“The caller was contacted and it was knowledgeable that whereas on the way in which to Gurugram, a loud noise was heard. During native enquiry, a guard knowledgeable that the rear tyre of a DTC bus going in direction of Dhaula Kuan had burst,” he mentioned.
As per experiences, simply hours after the automotive explosion on November 10, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) obtained 5 calls concerning “unclaimed baggages”, all of which turned out to be hoax. From 2 p.m. on Thursday, the DFS once more obtained 9 such calls.
The Delhi airport additionally obtained a bomb risk on Wednesday, which was later deemed a hoax.
Security stepped up
In the aftermath of the blast, the Delhi police have launched intensive checks at inns, visitor homes, ATMs, cellphone retailers, and stalls of SIM card sellers. The police are verifying visitor registers, ID playing cards, and buyer data at inns, and sensitising employees and store house owners to remain alert and report any suspicious actions.
Meetings are additionally being held with members of Market Welfare Associations and Residents’ Welfare Associations to debate anti-terror measures and safety preparedness.
“The measures are being undertaken in coordination with the Bomb Disposal Squad and the Dog Squad. Anti-sabotage checks are additionally being carried out in public locations,” a senior police officer mentioned.
Published – November 14, 2025 01:25 am IST








