Punjab: Blast Reported At BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia's Jalandhar House; Investigation Underway

A bomb reportedly exploded at the Jalandhar residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Police were immediately dispatched to the scene after being informed about the explosion.

According to DCP Manpreet Singh, who confirmed the incident, a forensic investigation is currently underway to determine the exact nature and source of the explosion. Preliminary reports suggest that the BJP leader's house was attacked with hand grenades.

#WATCH | Punjab | A blast happened outside the residence of BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. A police team is present at the spot. Investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/xj7zwMH5la

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"The explosion occurred around 1 AM... I was sleeping and initially thought it was thunder... Later, I was informed that it was an explosion," Kalia told reporters. "After that, I sent my gunman to the police station... CCTV footage is being examined. Forensic experts are also present here."

The explosion was reportedly so powerful that it shattered doors and glass windows of the house. The loud noise brought the entire area to a standstill. Kalia was at home when the incident occurred.

Investigation in Progress

Police have collected CCTV footage from nearby areas as part of their investigation. While preliminary reports point to a hand grenade explosion, police have not yet officially confirmed this detail.

The incident has raised security concerns, as Kalia's residence is reportedly located just 100 meters away from the local police station. Sources suggest the attack appears to have been well-planned.

Authorities continue to investigate the matter as concerns about security in the area mount following this brazen attack on a prominent political figure.