Bhubaneswar, July 19 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1752897006.webp
A pickup van carrying a large quantity of explosives was seized late Friday night near Alipur Chhak on NH 16 under Soro police limits in Balasore district. The vehicle was en route from Cuttack to Balasore when it collided with a stationary truck. The collision damaged the front portion of the van.
Following the collision, local residents rushed to the spot to inspect and assist in rescue efforts. During this, they discovered that the van was heavily loaded with explosives. The matter was immediately reported to the Highway police, who in turn informed the Soro police.
As per reports, the driver of the pickup van fled the scene...