Punjab: Attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's house, grenade thrown, police investigating

Punjab: There was an explosion at the Jalandhar residence of former Punjab cabinet minister and senior BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia late on Monday night. While it is suspected that a grenade was thrown at his house, however a police team is present at the spot and is investigating. Jalandhar DCP Manpreet Singh said that the forensic team will inspect and submit a report. BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia said that the blast took place at around 1 am. I was sleeping, I thought it was the sound of thunder. Later I was told that there was an explosion. After this I sent my gunman to the police station. CCTV is being examined; forensic experts are also present here.

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Explosives thrown at BJP leader's house

In fact, explosives were thrown at the Jalandhar house of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia, a former cabinet minister in the Punjab government, late on Monday night. It is suspected that a grenade was thrown at his house. The police is currently investigating the matter. At present, it is not clear whether it was a grenade attack, or some other explosive was thrown at his house.

#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

— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2025

BJP leader was present in the house at the time of the attack

BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia said that there was an explosion at around 1 am late night. I was sleeping at that time; I thought it was the sound of thunder. Later I was told that there was an explosion.

#WATCH | Punjab | BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia says, "There was a blast at around 1 am...I was sleeping, and I thought that it was the sound of thunder...Later I was informed that a blast had taken place...after this, I sent my gunman to the police station...CCTV is being… https://t.co/p3czOW2p3u pic.twitter.com/GMrNLvbaSD

— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2025

Forensic team is investigating

Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur said that we received information about the explosion here at around 1 am, after which we reached the spot and started investigation. The forensic team is investigating the matter. We are also monitoring the CCTV.

#WATCH | Punjab | Dhanpreet Kaur, Jalandhar Police Commissioner, says, "Around 1 am, we got information of blast here, after which we reached the spot and started the investigation. The forensic team is investigating the matter...We are also monitoring the CCTV... The forensic… https://t.co/bQ0A8Rahaz pic.twitter.com/G8JWjRvIz5

— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2025

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