Blast Outside Punjab BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia’s Jalandhar Home, Police Launch Probe

Blast Outside Punjab: An explosion occurred outside the Jalandhar residence of former Punjab minister and BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in the early hours of Tuesday. Kalia, who was inside the house at the time, was unharmed, according to news agency ANI.

Police said the suspected explosive device — possibly a grenade — landed in front of Kalia’s gate at around 1 am.

Police said that they are monitoring the CCTV and investigating. It is unclear now whether it was a grenade attack or something else, they added.

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Kalia stated that he was awakened by the sound of the explosion, initially mistaking it for a transformer blast. “There was a blast at around 1 am. I was asleep and thought it was thunder. Later, I was informed that a blast had occurred. I then sent my gunman to the police station. CCTV footage is being examined, and forensic experts are also present,” he said.

Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur said, “Around 1 am, we received information about a blast, following which we reached the scene and began our investigation. The forensic team is examining the matter. We are also reviewing CCTV footage to determine whether it was a grenade attack or something else.”

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Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh confirmed the incident, stating, “The forensic team will inspect the site and submit a report. The incident occurred at Manoranjan Kalia's residence.

No injuries have been reported so far.

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