Crime News / Miscreants Flee after Failed Bomb Strike Near Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22: Panic gripped Pathargadia village under Baramana area near Bhubaneswar after more than 15 miscreants allegedly attempted a bomb attack late Wednesday night.

The incident, linked to previous enmity, sparked chaos and fear among residents, who claim the attackers fled after villagers confronted them.

According to locals, the group arrived with the intention of hurling bombs, but when villagers united and resisted, the miscreants dropped several explosives and ran away.

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Residents later recovered and seized over 12 crude bombs, suspecting that more weapons and explosives were hidden inside the house of one Bhagirathi Kandi, who had been living in the village on rent.

Villagers allege that Kandi had earlier attacked three youths with sharp weapons following disputes, and the latest incident was a continuation of that hostility.

The sudden attack created widespread alarm in the community, with people fearing for their safety. Eyewitnesses said the miscreants’ presence and the sound of bombs triggered panic, forcing families to remain indoors.