According to officials, the explosion took place in a scooter parked outside the party office around 5 pm. The scooter reportedly belongs to a BJP office employee identified as Harsh.

The impact of the blast damaged nearby vehicles, shattering car windows, and left multiple shrapnel-like marks on the office wall.

Police teams rushed to the spot immediately after the incident and cordoned off the area. The premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure, and forensic experts were called in to examine the scooter and explosive remnants.

The scooter owner said he had parked the vehicle at the office in the morning and was unaware of how explosive material was placed in it.

Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur said investigations are underway to determine the nature of the explosive, the cause of the blast and those responsible.

BJP spokesperson Vineet Joshi termed the incident serious, adding that the blast was of low intensity, which helped prevent major damage or casualties.

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The incident occurred at Green Park in the Jamalpur area, where the victim had reportedly come for a walk. Police said the attackers fired at close range, hitting him in the head, leading to his death on the spot. Two women were reportedly present with the victim at the time of the shooting.

According to preliminary information, an argument is believed to have taken place between the attackers and the victim before the firing. After the incident, the assailants fled the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Billa, a resident of Ram Nagar, Bhamian, in Ludhiana. Police said he had five to six criminal cases registered against him and was wanted in multiple cases.

Confirming the details, Jamalpur SHO Sub-Inspector Daljit Singh said the victim was also carrying a revolver at the time of the incident. “Information about the shooting was received around 4.30 pm. The two women who were with him left the spot after the firing,” he said.

Police teams reached the scene soon after receiving the alert and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined to identify and trace the attackers.

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The blast shattered window panes of nearby buildings including the Sainik Bhawan, the police station and the Market Committee office. Residents rushed out of their homes following the explosion.

On receiving information, Baddi SP Vinod Dhiman along with other senior officers reached the spot and began investigations. A forensic team was also called in and samples are being collected from the site. Police officials said it is not yet clear what caused the blast or what material was involved.

As a precautionary measure, police evacuated the surrounding area and sealed the site. The incident took place at a time when thousands of tourists have arrived in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the New Year.

No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Police said a press conference will be held soon to share further details after which the situation is expected to become clearer.

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