Cuttack Firecracker Blast Claims Three Lives, Sparks Safety Concerns
Cuttack: Tragedy struck Mahajanpur village in Cuttack district when firecrackers stored inside a residential house exploded, killing three members of a family and injuring several others.
The victims include a mother and her three‑year‑old daughter, who died instantly in the blast, while another woman succumbed to severe burn injuries at SCB Medical College and Hospital.
The deceased were identified as members of Govind Nayak’s family — his wife, daughter‑in‑law, and granddaughter.
The explosion damaged two nearby houses, leaving residents shaken and fearful. Locals have demanded stricter enforcement of safety measures to prevent such incidents, highlighting the dangers of storing firecrackers in densely populated areas.
Police have launched an investigation into how such a large stockpile was kept inside a residential building.
Local leaders have expressed condolences to the bereaved family and urged authorities to take preventive steps to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
This incident underscores recurring safety concerns around firecracker handling in Odisha, particularly in villages where festive preparations often involve unsafe storage practices.
