Gruesome CCTV footage has emerged capturing the terrifying moment a powerful explosion erupted on the rooftop of a residential building in Bhubaneswar's Sundarpada area on January 27, killing two people and seriously injuring two others. The blast in Azad Nagar, under the Sundarpada locality, sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, igniting panic as flames and thick smoke billowed into the air from behind water tanks on the rooftop.
The video shows a sudden burst of fire followed by dense smoke engulfing the scene. In the immediate aftermath, two women and one man are seen fleeing in panic to escape severe burns, while another man sits near a water tanker, desperately trying to cool his burn injuries. The explosion's force caused widespread alarm, with screams echoing as residents reacted to the deafening blast.
Four people sustained serious injuries in the incident and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where their conditions were reported as critical. Sources indicate that the explosion allegedly occurred while explosive substances were being handled on the rooftop of the house, raising immediate suspicions of illicit activity.
The blast triggered widespread fear among local residents, many of whom poured out of their homes after hearing the loud detonation. The neighborhood in Sundarpada was plunged into chaos as the shockwaves reverberated through the area, prompting urgent calls for help and evacuations.
According to sources, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe and launched a detailed investigation into the incident. Officials are scrutinizing the CCTV footage and gathering other evidence to ascertain the exact cause of the blast and determine if any larger conspiracy is involved.
No official statement has been issued yet regarding the ongoing investigation, leaving residents and onlookers awaiting clarity on the circumstances surrounding the deadly rooftop explosion in Bhubaneswar's Azad Nagar.
