Chaos at Delhi court after low-intensity explosion in laptop bag

New Delhi : Chaos was reported at the Delhi court after a low-intensity laptop bag explosion was seen on Thursday.

One person has been reported injured in the explosion at the district court in northwest Delhi's Rohini, officials said, adding that cops recovered explosive material and a tiffin.

"An incident of minor low-intensity explosion in a laptop bag has occurred at Rohini court complex at around 10:30 am. The spot has been cordoned. Forensic and NSG (National Security Guard) teams are inspecting and examining it," a statement read.

The probe has been launched in the matter; it is suspected that a crude oil bomb was used in the incident.

Visuals captured the impact of the blast that dug a hole in the floor; cops were seen surveying the damage.

"The suspicious explosion at the Rohini Court today happened in a laptop bag, while a court proceeding was underway. One injured person has been admitted to a hospital," police officer Pranav Tayal said was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.