Chandigarh Explosion: A loud explosion suddenly occurred outside the state headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) located in Sector 37, Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday evening.
The sound of this explosion was heard far and wide, (Chandigarh Explosion) after which the entire area was immediately thrown into a state of chaos, and people started fleeing to safer locations.
Upon receiving information about the incident, senior officials of the Chandigarh Police reached the spot with a heavy police force, and intensive investigations were immediately initiated. A special forensic team has also been called to the scene to collect evidence to determine the exact nature of the blast and the explosive material used in it.
According to preliminary information, there have been no reports of any casualties in this incident, but some two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles parked outside the office have suffered minor damage.\
Initial Police Action…
The incident is reported to have occurred around five o’clock on Wednesday evening, when normal work was underway in the office. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion took place near a scooter parked by the roadside. Upon receiving the information, fire brigade vehicles and the bomb disposal squad also immediately reached the spot. As a precautionary measure, security forces have evacuated the entire area for the public and erected barricades. Police officials stated that it would be premature to say anything definitively about the cause of the blast at this moment, but work is being carried out seriously, considering every aspect.
High Alert Declared in the City..
Immediately after this incident, a high alert has been declared across the entire city of Chandigarh. Police blockades have been intensified at all major intersections, entry, and exit routes of the city. A thorough search is being conducted of every suspicious vehicle and person entering or leaving. The administration has appealed to the public to maintain peace and not pay attention to any kind of rumours.