New Delhi: A suspected explosion was reported in the parking area outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh’s Sector 37 on Wednesday. The blast was of very low intensity. However, as a precaution, bomb disposal and forensic teams have been rushed to the spot.
The Chandigarh Police is investigating all possible angles.
According to reports, the sound of the blast was heard from quite a distance. Police, fire brigade personnel and senior officials rushed to the scene upon receiving information.
Investigation is underway
The investigation is underway, and a sense of panic has gripped the area following the incident. The entire area has been sealed, and CCTV footage from nearby locations is being examined.
Preliminary information suggests that the blast occurred around 5 pm in a scooter parked outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. Police are trying to ascertain the ownership of the scooter and who parked it there. Meanwhile, forensic teams are collecting samples from the site.
Reacting to the incident, Punjab BJP leader Vineet Joshi said that such an explosion outside the party office is a matter of concern.