A blast was heard outside the BJP's Punjab unit headquarters on Wednesday, following which police teams reached the site. Police teams reached the site and cordoned off the area. (X/ @AshwaniSBJP)
The incident took place after 5 pm in Sector 37 in Chandigarh, There are no reports of major damage following the explosion, according to senior BJP leaders.
Police teams reached the site and cordoned off the area. The personnel are investigating the cause of the blast. Former Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma took to X to confirm the incident, also sharing photographs in the aftermath.
“…Likely Blast outside Punjab BJP Office Sector 37 Chandigarh. Around 30 minutes ago. Police is finding out the reason of Blast,” Sharma said. Further details are awaited.