RSS office in Ranchi targeted with suspected petrol bombs

An attack targeting the office of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The organization alleged that petrol bombs were thrown at its premises in the Nivaranpur area, though police said the exact nature of the objects is still under forensic examination.

The incident took place shortly after midnight, with reports placing the time between 12:30 a.m. and 12:38 a.m. According to RSS functionaries and police, two unidentified individuals arrived and hurled objects at the office. Police recovered parts of two glass bottles from the scene. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Ranjan said a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory has been called to ascertain the contents, adding it would be premature to conclude they were petrol bombs before the analysis is complete.

Preliminary investigations, including review of CCTV footage from the area, suggest the involvement of two suspects who may have used a private taxi. Ranchi City Deputy Superintendent of Police K.V. Raman said investigators have identified suspicious activity and are working on those leads. A Special Investigation Team has been...