A low-intensity blast occurred outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh. The incident took place in the parking area near the office located in Sector 37. Preliminary reports suggest the explosion was minor. Chandigarh Police are investigating the incident.
A video believed to be linked to the incident is circulating on social media, showing a person with a helmet in his hand and the other person recording the video, throwing an explosive object resembling a grenade made of plastic.
Officials say the spot from where the grenade-like object was allegedly thrown falls in a blind spot, making it difficult to capture the exact moment on camera. However, police have managed to obtain CCTV footage from a petrol pump located just ahead of the BJP office. The footage reportedly shows a person running away from the area, and investigators believe this individual could be the same person seen fleeing after throwing the explosive object.
What police said about explosion
Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur said that it appears a small, crude type of explosive device may have been used in the blast. Initial observations suggest that the nature of the explosion was not highly sophisticated.
She added that teams from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory have reached the spot, and a team from the National Investigation Agency has also arrived. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine how the blast occurred.
"At around 5 PM, we got information that an explosion was heard near the BJP Office in Sector 37. Our teams reached here, and prima facie it appears that a small, crude type of bomb was thrown here. NIA, FSL, Chandigarh Police, Crime Branch and Crime Cell teams have arrived here. We are investigating...," she said.
Forensic team on the spot
A team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) has reached the site to collect evidence and assess the situation. They are examining the area carefully to determine the cause of the blast.
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have been deployed at the location to ensure safety and strengthen security around the office. Officials have confirmed that no casualties or injuries have been reported so far. The area remains under surveillance as investigations continue.
