One person was killed and two others were injured in an explosion in north Delhi's Naya Bazar area, on Tuesday

According to initial reports, explosive material used in crackers were found at the site.

The cause of the explosion was yet to be ascertained. "Prima facie it looks like a firecracker explosion in a jute bag," said Virendra Chahal, Jt CP Northern Range.

Forensic teams and officers from the Special Cell are on the spot and collecting samples.

Delhi Police personnel have been maintaining a tight vigil in view of the festive season.​

Meanwhile, Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma over the death of a person in an explosion.

The Home Minister, who is in Bahrain, telephoned the Delhi Police Commissioner to take stock of the situation in the national capital.

Verma briefed him about the incident and the steps taken in this regard, official sources told PTI.

(with agency inputs)