Special commissioner of police for law and order Dhermendra Kumar said, a security alert has been sounded across the city, particularly to all the markets and crowded areas. He said, security has been beefed up in crowded places and extra personnel have been deployed.

According to police, the cause of low intensity explosion is still under investigation. The incident occurred around 1.15pm close to a car in the parking outside the high court, close to the ruins of an old monument. There was no casualty or damage.