Cracker explosion near school sends NIA, cops into a tizzy

A loud firecracker explosion outside a school in Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar, caused alarm on Thursday morning. Residents mistook the sound for a bomb blast, prompting a swift response from the National Investigation Agency and senior police officers. The incident occurred while President Droupadi Murmu was visiting the city. Investigations confirmed it was a high-decibel firecracker, with no injuries or damage reported.