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Crime
Bomb Threats Shake Chandigarh, CM Mann’s OSD Faces Corruption Allegations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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Authorities in Chandigarh are probing bomb threats that sparked panic, while the chief minister’s officer on special duty is under scrutiny for alleged corruption.
Security forces in Chandigarh were put on high alert after anonymous bomb threats circulated across the city, causing widespread anxiety among residents and commuters. Police cordoned off several public areas and increased patrolling to deter any possible attack, while urging citizens to remain vigilant.
The Chandigarh Police confirmed that no explosive devices have been discovered so far, but the investigation remains active. Teams are tracing the source of the threats through digital forensics and have appealed for any information that could help identify the perpetrators.
In a parallel development, the officer on special duty (OSD) to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has been named in a corruption probe. State authorities are reviewing allegations that the OSD misused his position for personal gain, a matter that has drawn political attention ahead of upcoming elections.
Both incidents have heightened security and political sensitivities in the union territory, prompting officials to assure the public that law‑enforcement agencies are fully engaged in resolving the threats and the corruption inquiry.
The Chandigarh Police confirmed that no explosive devices have been discovered so far, but the investigation remains active. Teams are tracing the source of the threats through digital forensics and have appealed for any information that could help identify the perpetrators.
In a parallel development, the officer on special duty (OSD) to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has been named in a corruption probe. State authorities are reviewing allegations that the OSD misused his position for personal gain, a matter that has drawn political attention ahead of upcoming elections.
Both incidents have heightened security and political sensitivities in the union territory, prompting officials to assure the public that law‑enforcement agencies are fully engaged in resolving the threats and the corruption inquiry.