Bhubaneswar Bomb Blast in Laxmisagar Raises Security Concerns

Bhubaneswar witnessed fresh panic on Thursday after a crude bomb exploded in the busy Laxmisagar area, just a day after a similar incident at Kalpana Square left a youth injured.

The back‑to‑back blasts have raised serious concerns about law and order in the capital city.

Eyewitnesses reported heavy smoke and scattered debris following the Laxmisagar explosion, with local traders saying sand and dust spread across a wide area. Residents suspect the attack may have stemmed from old enmity between the two groups.

Police rushed to the scene, scanning CCTV footage and launching an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the use of a country‑made crude bomb.

Authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported in Thursday’s incident, but the recurrence of such blasts has left locals anxious.

Last year, miscreants hurled bombs in Haladipadia slum before fleeing on motorcycles, highlighting a worrying trend of repeated attacks.

Shopkeepers and residents are now demanding stronger police action, increased patrolling, and deployment in vulnerable areas.

The twin blasts in Kalpana and Laxmisagar have intensified calls for stricter law enforcement to restore public confidence in Bhubaneswar’s security arrangements.

Police have assured that investigations are underway and promised to nab the culprits soon.