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Blast Heard Near Punjab BJP Office in Chandigarh
Police said a crude explosive may have been used, and forensic teams are examining whether the device was planted or thrown.
- A low-intensity explosion occurred outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh's Sector 37, striking the parking area with no reported injuries.
- Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur stated a small, crude explosive device appears to have been used, with preliminary observations indicating the explosion was not highly sophisticated.
- Video footage circulating on social media shows a suspect throwing an object resembling a plastic grenade, which authorities are reviewing as they examine the site to determine the blast's cause.
- Teams from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory and National Investigation Agency arrived to collect evidence, while Central Reserve Police Force personnel were deployed to ensure security.
- Chandigarh Police, alongside the Crime Branch and Crime Cell, continue the investigation as the area remains under strict surveillance and officials assess the situation.
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A powerful explosion occurred outside the BJP office in Sector 37, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. CCTV footage showed the suspected attacker pulling a grenade from his pocket and throwing it. Sources suggest the grenade may have been a hand grenade explosion. Police are investigating, and security agencies are on alert.
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The Economic TimesExplosion outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, no casualties
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) An explosion outside the office of the Punjab BJP office here on Wednesday evening led to panic and police cordoning the area. There were no reports of any casualties. Sounds of the explosion were heard around 5 pm, said head of the state BJP’s media cell Vineet Joshi. A scooter parked […]
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