A loud bang was heard outside the Punjab BJP office in Sector 37, Chandigarh, on Wednesday evening, causing fear among people nearby. The sound, which seemed like a blast, happened around 5 pm and led residents and passers‑by to rush out of their homes and offices.
The Chandigarh Police quickly reached the scene and cordoned off the area to keep people safe and preserve evidence. The fire brigade also came as a precaution, though there was no major fire.
Initial reports suggest it was a small blast, and so far, no one has been injured. The BJP office building did not suffer serious damage, though some nearby vehicles may have minor marks from the blast.
Police are investigating the cause. They are collecting evidence from the site to see if it was an intentional explosion or an accident. All possibilities are being checked.
Authorities have asked people to stay calm and not spread rumors. No group or person has claimed responsibility, and no motive has been confirmed yet.
This incident caused temporary panic but, fortunately, everyone is safe.
The investigation is ongoing, and police will release more information as they learn more about what happened.
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