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CCTV Captures Midnight Petrol Bomb Attack on RSS Office in Ranchi; BJP Alleges Larger Conspiracy
CCTV footage reportedly shows two youths throwing petrol bombs and fleeing, while police said the RSS office suffered no damage and the motive remains unclear.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, unidentified individuals allegedly hurled petrol bombs at the Jharkhand Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office in Ranchi, Jharkhand, shortly after midnight, prompting an immediate police investigation.
- CCTV footage reportedly shows two men arriving in a car and hurling petrol bombs at the office around 12:38 am, with attackers parking near a junction before targeting the facility.
- Ranchi Police have launched an investigation into the attack, collecting evidence from the scene, while a team from the Forensic Sciences Laboratory was called to ascertain the contents of the bottles.
- Opposition leader Babulal Marandi termed the incident "serious," suggesting it appeared part of a larger conspiracy, while Union Minister Sanjay Seth called the attack on the RSS "extremely unfortunate."
- Police continue investigating without identifying suspects, as the attack sparked concerns about the state's law and order situation while authorities review CCTV footage to determine the motive.
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Now, news from Ranchi, where an RSS office was bombed. According to reports, police have detained two people and are investigating the incident. Watch the video to learn more.
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