Grenade Attack On Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh Caught On Camera; Two Suspects Flee The Scene; Investigation Underway | WATCH

A grenade attack outside a BJP office in Chandigarh has triggered a major security alert, with police launching a search for the suspects involved. The incident took place earlier today in Sector 37, where an explosive was thrown near the Punjab BJP office and detonated, causing alarm in the area.

According to police, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and carried out the act before fleeing the scene. A video reportedly shows one of the suspects removing the pin from the grenade and throwing it near the office premises. The device landed close to a scooter before exploding.

Authorities said the suspects’ faces have been captured on CCTV footage, and efforts are underway to trace and arrest them. The attackers managed to escape immediately after the blast.

Investigation Underway, Forensic Teams Deployed

Senior police officials, including the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), reached the spot soon after the incident and initiated an investigation. Forensic teams examined the area to collect evidence and understand the nature of the explosive used.

Preliminary inputs suggest the grenade may have been assembled using gunpowder. Central intelligence agencies have also been placed on alert in the wake of the attack, given its seriousness and possible wider implications.

Concerns Raised Over Law And Order

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar strongly reacted to the incident, calling it part of a disturbing pattern of attacks. He pointed to recent incidents, including grenade attacks on police stations and the vandalism of a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar in Hoshiarpur, saying these events point to attempts to disturb communal harmony.

He also criticised the state government, claiming that it has failed to maintain law and order. According to him, such incidents are now spilling over into neighbouring Chandigarh, raising further concerns about safety in the region.

Possible Link To Extremist Groups Under Probe

Sources indicated that a possible Khalistani angle is being examined as part of the investigation. Reports suggest that certain groups have been targeting police establishments, BJP and RSS offices, and leaders of Hindu organisations in Punjab since 2024.

Officials also noted that multiple arrests have been made in recent months in connection with attempts to disrupt peace and destabilise the region, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the area.

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