Blast outside BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar

A blast was reported outside the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar around 1 am on Tuesday, reported news agency ANI. The police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the nature of the explosion.

Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur confirmed the incident and said a forensic team is working to establish whether it was a grenade attack or caused by something else.

“Around 1 am, we got information about a blast here,” Kaur said. “We reached the spot and started the investigation. The forensic team is examining the scene. CCTV footage is also being checked.”