Two back-to-back explosions near two popular clubs in Chandigarhs Sector 26 on Monday night have raised suspicions of an extortion attempt. The blasts occurred outside Seville Bar and Lounge, owned by singer and rapper Badshah, and De Orra Club. CCTV footage captured a man hurling suspected crude bombs before fleeing the scene, intensifying security concerns in the city.CCTV footage reveals incidentThe viral footage shows a man approaching the clubs from across the road, throwing a bomb, and immediately fleeing as a massive explosion engulfs the area. The blast shattered the window panes of both establishments, leaving smoke billowing from the scene.चंडीगढ़ में 2 क्लबों के बाहर धमाके बम फटने की आशंका बाहर लगे शीशे टूटे, लोग बोले- बाइक सवारों ने फेंका विस्फोटक pic.twitter.com/OZAMqBfRuj— Sudarshan हरियाणा (@SudarshantvHR) November 26, 2024Police respond swiftly to the explosionsSenior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and other high-ranking officials rushed to the site. Although no injuries were reported, the damage to property was significant. Initial investigations suggest that extortion could be the motive behind the blasts. However, authorities are also probing a possible dispute between the clubs partners.Seville Bar and Lounge, one of the targeted venues, was launched by Badshah in December 2022. The rapper also co-owns two other establishments, Sago Spicy Symphony and Sidera.#चंडीगढ़ के सेक्टर 26 स्थित दो क्लबों के बाहर धमाके, दो बाइक सवार युवकों की ओर से विस्फोटक पदार्थ फेका गया, घटना स्थल पर पहुँची पुलिस, जाँच जारी@rishuraj_chd #Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/OAEbk5bH6o— Sahil Rukhaya (@Sahilrukhaya7) November 26, 2024Similar incident in Punjab adds to concernsThe Chandigarh blasts bear similarities to an earlier incident in Punjab. In October, a petrol pump in Mansa district was targeted with a crude bomb, followed by an extortion demand of Rs. 5 crore. The petrol pump owner received threats that his family home would be next if the demand wasnt met.Authorities are investigating connections between the two incidents as security tightens in Chandigarh and surrounding areas.
