Delhi Police Launch Probe into Viral Message Tied to ‘Khalistan, Justice League India’ Following Blast
India, New Delhi, October 21, 2024 – Delhi Police launches investigation into distasteful viral message claimed by ‘Khalistan, Justice League India,’ following a minor blast in the capital. Early hours of this morning’s detonation had stirred security panic with alarms sent out that quickly mobilized authorities to action response.
Details of the Explosion
Preliminary reports indicated that the explosion occurred in a low-traffic area near a busy market in West Delhi, but fortunately, there were no casualties and only minor injuries. Minute property damage was seen. Preliminary forensic teams believe it was a crude explosive device.
The viral message claiming responsibility has been flooded on various social media platforms and messaging services. The case has now been linked to an alleged ‘Khalistan, Justice League India’ campaign. Authorities are not taking the claim in a serious light because of the sensitive history linked with separatist Khalistan movements.
The Delhi Police Response
Delhi Police officials said they were working in tandem with cybercrime teams to try to trace the origin of the message. The investigators were trying to fathom if this message was a serious threat or just part of a much larger misinformation campaign online.
“We are not ruling out anything at this moment of time. Our core concern is public safety, and we’ll continue to follow the leads of these messages,” said a senior police officer.
The NIA has also been informed, keeping in view the prevailing threats, which may have implications wherein Khalistan-related groups have reportedly been involved. The officials in several states are coordinating to neutralize any other possible threats as well.
Security Increased in the Capital
After the attack, security has been intensified in strategic locations such as metro stations, government offices, and embassies, and intelligence agencies have been summoned to keep a close eye on other types of escalations. Delhi Police appealed to the citizens to exercise equanimity and to report all suspicious activities.
Background about ‘Khalistan’ Separatist Movements
Khalistan’ has the ring of a movement that must have wanted a state of the Sikhs to be carved out. On any count, its influence has dissipated over the years, and perhaps violence and propaganda from international factions continue to erupt sporadically.
It is, to this day, unprecedented news to see ‘Justice League India’ emerging in alliance with Khalistan, which has thrown open speculations over the emergence of hybrid online movements looking to rise both through regional separatist sentiments and new-age digital activism.
Public Reactions and Government Stance
Political leaders have issued condemnation statements, calling for the unity and vigilance of the people amidst efforts to intrude on the peace. “This is an attempt to instill fear, but our resolve to uphold the security and integrity of the nation remains unshaken,” said a spokesperson from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Public opinion on the social networking site has been mixed as various users have expressed increasing fears of campaigns spreading misinformation and calling upon the authorities to be transparent regarding the handling of the investigation.
Conclusion
The Delhi Police appealed to the citizens not to spread the unverified information and promised that there would be timely updates regarding the investigation. Since the casualty occurred among the minors and there is no significant casualty because of the blast, the authorities will now strive hard to quickly resolve the situation and address the scares before they begin panicking.
Whether or not these are coordinated as part of a larger scheme or an incident in isolation remains to be seen with events unfolding. What is clear, however, is that heightened vigilance is required in today’s rapidly changing security landscape.
Stay tuned to North Horizon News for more updates as we closely follow this developing story.
