Kendrapara: At least 20 persons sustained injuries in a firecracker blast at Balia Bazar under Sadar police limits in Kendrapara. The mishap took place during the Balia Bazar Kartikeswar immerion procession. Four among the injured are stated to be critical and are being shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, till last reports came in.
The rest of the injured are undergoing treatment at Kendrapara district headquarters hospital. Sources said, the explosion occured due to a spark in the firecracker stockpile that was meant to be used in the procession.
