Jalandhar (punjab):
An explosion was reported outside the residence of BJP leader Manoraranjan Kalia in Jalandhar, Punjab. Police said they are monitoring CCTV and investigating whether it was a grenade attack or something.
Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur told reporters, “Around 1 o’clock, we came to know about the blast here, after which we reached the spot and started the investigation. The forensic team is investigating the matter … We are also monitoring CCTV … The forensic team is investigating whether it is a grenade attack or something else …”
BJP leader Manoraranjan Kalia told Annie that he heard the sound of thunder.
“There was an explosion at around 1 o’clock … I was sleeping, and I thought it was a sound of thunder … Later, I was informed that there was an explosion … After that, I sent my gunman to the police station … CCTV is being investigated; Forensic experts are also present here …”
In Jalandhar, Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh confirmed the incident and told reporters, “The forensic team will inspect the report and report. The incident took place at the residence of Manoranjan Kalia.”
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