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Ganjam: One Killed, 2 Injured In Firecracker Explosion
Berhampur: One person was killed while two others were critically injured in an explosion while they were allegedly making country-made bombs to be used for hunting in a house at K Bhimpur village under Badagada police limits in Ganjam district on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Bulu Mallick of K Bhimpur village while the injured duo are- Prakash Nayak and Nandiya Nayak-- of the nearby Batasasan village. They have been rushed to Sheragada hospital for treatment.
As per reports, the three were making country-made bombs in the morning when the explosion took place leading to the death of one at the spot.
Locals rushed to spot after hearing the sound of the blast and rushed Prakash and Nandiya, who were lying in pools of blood, immediately to the hospital.
Forest department and local police officials have rushed to the spot after getting information and launched an investigation.
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