A massive explosion rocked a lane adjacent to Nalagarh Police Station around 9:40 AM on January 1, 2026, shattering windows at nearby army hospital, market committee building, and other structures while damaging the station’s wall.
No casualties reported, but the shockwave caused widespread alarm—no injuries despite the early New Year chaos.
Incident Details
Army hospital’s Dr. Walid Shah described the earth-shaking blast during OPD, breaking nine windows and doors; his tea cup shattered in hand. Baddi SP Vinod Dhiman inspected the site, sealed the area, and deployed forensics for samples and CCTV review.
Police Probe
SP Dhiman warned scrap dealers against storing hazardous materials, vowing thorough investigation into all angles until the cause is pinpointed—preliminary focus on possible explosive residue.
