Tragedy struck late Tuesday night in Khordha district, Odisha, when a massive explosion occurred at a firecracker-handling unit in Narisho Nidhi Sahi under Balipatana police limits. The incident claimed the life of 25-year-old Abhina Kandi and left three others critically injured, who were immediately rescued and transferred to a Cuttack hospital for advanced medical care.
Local residents described the explosion as extremely loud, with the entire structure housing the firecracker materials reduced to rubble. Witnesses rushed to douse the flames and assist the victims amid chaos.
The Balipatana police have initiated a probe into the incident to determine its exact cause and verify whether proper safety measures were followed. No official conclusions have been released yet, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the investigation continues.
This unfortunate incident highlights the potential dangers of handling firecrackers without proper safety precautions and has raised concerns among local communities about adherence to safety norms.
