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SDPO official Deba Prasad Roy said, “At exactly 12.00 noon, we received information that a loud explosion-like sound had been heard at a flat in NS Apartment located at Sankat Chowmuhani. The explosion was reported around noon from a flat at NS Apartment near Sankat Chowmuhani. Emergency teams, including the Fire Service and Bomb Squad, were rushed to the spot after residents reported a loud blast-like sound.
We immediately rushed to the spot and found that the incident had occurred on the first floor of the apartment. “As soon as we arrived, we informed all the emergency services, including the Bomb Squad and the Fire Service. The concerned agencies have reached the location and have begun their investigation. We are hopeful that we will be able to determine very soon where the incident originated from and what exactly caused it,” he added further. The incident also triggered panic among residents. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. police and forensic teams are investigating other possibilities to identify the source of the blast While some residents suspect a gas-related accident.