Chandigarh Blast Video: Viral Clip Shows Man Throwing Grenade Outside BJP Office in Punjab, Probe Underway
Ludhiana, April 1: A video circulating on social media appears to show a man throwing an explosive device outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening, April 1, shortly before a blast damaged nearby vehicles. Police have confirmed an explosion near the premises but said the exact nature of the device is still under investigation. The incident took place around 5 pm in Sector 37, triggering a security response and panic in the area. No injuries or casualties have been reported.
The video, whose origin has not yet been independently verified, shows a person approaching the area and allegedly hurling an object before fleeing. Authorities are examining the footage along with CCTV recordings from nearby locations to establish the sequence of events and identify the suspects. Blast Outside BJP Office in Chandigarh: Crude Material Suspected in Explosion Outside Bharatiya Janata Party Office in Punjab, Says SSP Kanwardeep Kaur (Watch Videos).
Viral Video Shows Man Throwing Grenade Outside Chandigarh BJP Office
Police sources indicated that two individuals arrived on a two-wheeler and may have been involved in throwing a crude explosive device before escaping. Preliminary findings suggest the use of a crude bomb or improvised explosive device rather than a military-grade grenade. Shrapnel fragments have been recovered from the site and sent for forensic examination.
The blast caused damage to a parked car and two scooters, with windowpanes shattered and splinter marks visible. Officials confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. Ujjain Balloon Blast: Narrow Escape for BJP Leaders As Hydrogen Balloons Explode at Madhya Pradesh Rally (Watch Video).
Police teams quickly cordoned off the area following the explosion. A team from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory has been deployed to collect evidence and analyse the materials recovered. Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force have also been stationed at the site to enhance security.
Senior officers, including the city’s police leadership, visited the location to assess the situation. Authorities said there was no prior intelligence indicating a specific threat to the BJP office.
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