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Explosion-like Sound Heard in Patiala, Officials Investigate Possible Sonic Boom
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 05:32 AM
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Residents of Patiala reported hearing a loud explosion-like noise. Deputy Commissioner said the sound may have been a sonic boom and investigations are underway.
Residents in Patiala reported hearing a loud explosion-like sound earlier today. The noise startled many and prompted calls to local authorities.
Deputy Commissioner of Patiala said that the sound might have been caused by a sonic boom, possibly from an aircraft breaking the sound barrier.
Authorities are looking into the source of the noise and have contacted relevant agencies, including the air force, for clarification.
No further details have been released at this time.
Deputy Commissioner of Patiala said that the sound might have been caused by a sonic boom, possibly from an aircraft breaking the sound barrier.
Authorities are looking into the source of the noise and have contacted relevant agencies, including the air force, for clarification.
No further details have been released at this time.