Two groups have claimed responsibility for a blast near the Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district. One claim, posted online, stated the blast was retaliation for inaction against synthetic drug smuggling and threatened further attacks. Himachal Pradesh police are investigating, collecting forensic samples, and reviewing CCTV footage, coordinating with Punjab Police and the NIA. The blast caused nearby windows to crack and was heard from a significant distance.