Bengaluru: Cracker blast in school toilet sparks panic in Anekal; police cite prank by students

Panic erupted at a private school in Anekal after a cracker exploded in a boys’ toilet. While initially causing alarm, the incident was traced to a prank involving ‘Lakshmi crackers’. No injuries were sustained, but authorities are counseling the responsible students and enhancing safety protocols to prevent future dangerous stunts.