Normalcy returns, but fear persists among Delhi's Prashant Vihar locals

PRO-KHALISTAN INVOLVEMENT UNDER PROBE

- NARESH BISWANI

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the spot in Prashant Vihar, where an explosion took place on Sunday, seems to be back to normal. Nevertheless, fear still grips the residents of the locality. After Sunday's blast outside the CRPF School in Prashant Vihar, security has been beefed up by the CRPF men and Delhi Police officers who have been stationed outside the school. Still, parents are very cautious while sending their children to school in this area.

The traffic outside the school was moving normally, but attendance at Lancer Public School nearby witnessed a marked decline on Monday. Surendra Singh, the school taxi driver, used to bring as many as 20 students to Lancer Public School daily, but only 7 students showed up on Monday. Another driver, Inderjit Singh, who usually brings 7 students, said only 3 appeared. All shops stand shut on the frontline in front of the CRPF School. On the other hand, all other businesses here are carrying on with normal activities.

Takeaways

>> CRPF School has four gates. The blast happened just a few feet away from Gate No 1