‘Do not spread rumours’: Haryana DGP clarifies firecrackers, not explosives, seized in Faridabad

Chandigarh: Saying that there has not been another recovery of explosives and the situation in the state is peaceful, Haryana Director General of Police O.P. Singh on Tuesday said firecrackers for Diwali have been seized in Faridabad.

However, the situation in Haryana after the blast in the national Capital's Red Fort area which led to 8 deaths, is peaceful with security agencies on high alert.

“Firecrackers for Diwali have been seized in Faridabad. This is not a recovery of any explosives,” the DGP wrote on X, adding, “The situation in Haryana is completely peaceful. Agencies are on high alert. Do not spread rumours, nor believe them.”

He asked people to report any suspicious person or object on 112.

In an earlier tweet, the DGP said after the Delhi blast on Monday evening there is a statewide high alert.

“People are requested to remain calm. All police officers are in their respective areas. Vehicle checking is being conducted at inter-state borders. Checking of public transport, parking areas, hotels and dharamshalas is also being done,” said the DGP, adding special vigilance is being maintained in NCR districts.

After a terror module was busted and explosives and weapons were recovered in Faridabad, the state police have started an extensive combing and search operation.

Another senior official said a police team has been camping in Al-Falah University in Faridabad and questioning staff of the university along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Investigators are probing whether the laboratory facilities at Al-Falah University were used to produce RDX or other advanced explosives.

IANS