In a blast occurred at the district court complex in Punjab Ludhiana on Thursday, one person was dead and six others were injured. The blast took place in the second floor's washroom of the court complex. The district court was functioning while the blast took place, as per reports.

According to the report by The Hindu , there was a huge sound of the explosion that was heard at around 12:15 PM in the court complex, after which people were seen running around in panic.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a detailed report on the blast from the Punjab government, an official said in a PTI report. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the state to send the report regarding the blast and to inform about the findings of the initial probe as to who could possibly be involved in the explosion, the report added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also briefed about the incident. A team of National Security Guard visited the blast site for forensic analysis.

According to PTI report, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said that some anti-national and anti-state forces are trying to commit such disgusting acts and for this the government is alert and the people should also be alert. He also said that he will visit Ludhiana to take stock of the situation after the explosion in the district court complex, the report added.

Former Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh also expressed his concerns: “Disturbing news of a blast at Ludhiana court complex. Saddened to know about the demise of 2 individuals, Praying for the recovery of those injured. @PunjabPoliceInd must get to the bottom of this.”

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