Chandigarh: A shocking incident rocked the upscale Sector-10 area of Chandigarh when a bomb was thrown at the home of an NRI couple, Ramesh Malhotra and his wife. The incident, captured on CCTV, showed three individuals arriving in an auto-rickshaw and fleeing after throwing the explosive device, sparking panic in the neighborhood.Bomb blast in Chandigarhs Sector-10, video surfacesThe blast occurred at approximately 6:03 PM in Kothi No. 575, the residence of the NRI couple. Sector-10 is a prestigious area in Chandigarh, known for housing some of the citys wealthiest residents. The explosion caused widespread alarm, with the sound echoing through the area, and shattered the windows of the house due to the intensity of the blast.Upon receiving the report, senior police officials, including Director General of Police Surendra Singh Yadav, Inspector General Rajkumar, and Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur, immediately arrived at the scene. Their presence underscored the seriousness of the situation as the authorities began investigating the incident.In Sector 10 of Chandigarh, an objectionable object thrown by suspicious individuals who arrived in an auto-rickshaw led to a blast. Senior police officials and CFSL have reached the spot, and a probe is underway. pic.twitter.com/PqR1uZ8KgB— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) September 11, 2024Forensic and bomb disposal teams on siteIn addition to the senior officials, the police brought in forensic experts, the bomb disposal squad, and a dog squad to aid in gathering evidence. The investigation is being meticulously conducted, with the CCTV footage providing crucial leads on the three suspects who escaped in the auto-rickshaw. The footage has since gone viral, showing the perpetrators calmly approaching the house and fleeing after executing their plan.The blast was loud enough to be heard from more than half a kilometer away, although no casualties or injuries have been reported so far. However, the blast left residents on edge, and as a precaution, the police have increased security measures in the surrounding areas to prevent any further incidents.Rise in targeted attacks on NRIs in PunjabThis is not the first time NRIs have been targeted in the region. Last month, another shocking incident occurred when two men on a motorcycle entered the home of an NRI and shot a man in broad daylight, in front of his family. The recent bomb blast adds to growing concerns about the safety of NRIs in Punjab, prompting heightened police vigilance.Authorities are treating the attack as a serious breach of security in one of Chandigarhs most affluent neighborhoods. Investigations are ongoing, and law enforcement officials are working to track down the perpetrators and understand the motive behind this targeted attack.
