Panic in Punjab: Blast Outside BJP HQ Raises Security Concerns
A blast near the Punjab BJP headquarters caused panic, though no casualties were reported. A National Investigation Agency team is investigating, and an unverified video appeared on social media. BJP leaders expressed concern over security and criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for failing to prevent such incidents.
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A blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters on Wednesday evening incited panic, with police describing it as a 'crude' device attack. Initial investigations suggest the device was deliberately hurled. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. The National Investigation Agency is on-site to assess the situation as police continue to gather more details.
The office, located in Sector 37, Chandigarh, was attended by BJP state unit chief Sunil Jakhar, who labeled it an 'attack' on the party. A circulating video shows a helmeted individual throwing a grenade-like object, captured by an accomplice. However, the authenticity of this footage remains unverified as authorities pursue the investigation.
Reacting to the worrying incident, various political figures decried the growing threat to communal harmony. Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urged swift scrutiny to bring those accountable to justice. Amid rampant concerns, law enforcement agencies face pressure to ensure public safety remains uncompromised in Punjab and beyond.
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