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Crime
Petrol Bomb Attack Hits Congress Office in Udaipur, Opposition Calls Police Inaction
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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A petrol bomb detonated at a Congress party office in Udaipur, damaging the premises. Opposition leaders have condemned the police for failing to act swiftly.
A petrol bomb exploded at the Congress party office in Udaipur, causing significant damage to the building and injuring several staff members. The attack took place in the early hours, according to local sources.
The Congress office was evacuated immediately, and emergency services responded to the scene. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the explosion left the structure severely compromised.
Opposition leaders have criticized the local police for what they describe as a lack of prompt action. They argue that the police should have secured the area and prevented the attack.
Police officials have stated that an investigation is underway and that they are coordinating with the state crime branch. No suspect has been identified yet.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political offices in the region and has prompted calls for stronger security measures.
The Congress office was evacuated immediately, and emergency services responded to the scene. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the explosion left the structure severely compromised.
Opposition leaders have criticized the local police for what they describe as a lack of prompt action. They argue that the police should have secured the area and prevented the attack.
Police officials have stated that an investigation is underway and that they are coordinating with the state crime branch. No suspect has been identified yet.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political offices in the region and has prompted calls for stronger security measures.