Jammu Tawi, April 8 -- A "blast" took place at the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Punjab's Jalandhar district, causing panic in the area.

Kalia is a former Cabinet minister and former president of Punjab BJP. He is also a member of the BJP's national executive.

A "loud sound" was heard at around 1 am at the residence of Kalia near Shastri Market in Jalandhar, said police.

No one was hurt in the incident, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh, adding, "The forensic team is investigating the matter."

Speaking to reporters, Kalia said it could be a hand-grenade blast.

"The grenade attack was so severe that the partition in the house was severely damaged. The window glass of the kitchen was damaged. A bathroom d...