Blast Outside Chandigarh BJP Office; Police Seek Two Suspects
Blast Outside Chandigarh BJP Office; Police Seek Two Suspects
A grenade-like device exploded outside a BJP office in Chandigarh, triggering a security cordon as investigators search for two suspects.
About 5 pm, a grenade-like object was thrown outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, triggering a security response and prompting police to seal the area. There were no immediate reports of injuries, officials said, as investigators moved in to assess the device.
Authorities described the incident as an attempted attack and said they are searching for two men believed involved. The device appeared improvised and may have been made with gunpowder, investigators indicated as the probe began.
Forensic teams and crime-scene specialists combed the area around Sector 37, while CCTV footage was being reviewed and witnesses were questioned. Residents were urged to stay away from the cordoned-off zone and report anything suspicious.
Officials stressed the investigation is in its early stages and warned against premature conclusions about motive. Leaders from across the political spectrum condemned violence and called for calm as security agencies heighten patrols in the city.
This incident underscores ongoing security challenges around political offices during a tense political period, with authorities promising further updates as information becomes available.
