Puri: A huge explosion took place at Balanga police station in Puri district of Odisha late on Monday night. Reportedly, a huge quantity of explosives was seized from a raid and was kept at the police station building.
From the preliminary investigation, it is being said that the seized explosives has triggered the blast.
The roof of the police station has collapsed due to the explosion. It has also led to severe cracks in the walls.
The entire building was reduced to debris while several documents and many electronic equipment have been completely destroyed in the fire, added reports. However, no injuries and casualty have been reported.
On getting the information, Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh along with Pipili SDPO Debadutta Baral and other senior officials rushed to police station for inspection at the blast site.
The exact cause behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained. The cops have initiated a further investigation into the matter.
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Kalinga AI