Brahmapur: At least two people were injured after a powerful explosion rocked a house at Khallikote town in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Thursday.
Sources said the building suffered extensive damage in the incident that took place in Arabindanagar Lane-2 of the town. The explosion occurred at around 4 am, when residents of the area were asleep.
The impact of the blast was so intense that an iron grill was blown away, while large cracks appeared in the walls of the house.
The injured were initially rushed to a nearby hospital and later shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Brahmapur for further treatment.
The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. Police suspect that explosive materials stored inside the house may have triggered the blast.
On being informed, Khallikote police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. Police suspect that explosive materials may have been stored inside the house.
A forensic team and bomb squad are set to visit the site to conduct a detailed examination and assist in the investigation at the time of reporting.