Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- Panic gripped the Gadakana area on Friday morning after unidentified bike-borne miscreants hurled crude bombs near Kendriya Vidyalaya-3 around 8 AM. The incident occurred near Gate No. 3 of the school, but no injuries were reported, and no major damage was reported.

According to police sources, bike-borne miscreants hurled two bombs at Gate No. 3 of the school. The explosion caused smoke and damaged a portion of the gate and the boundary wall. Police suspect the attack was pre-planned.

The timing has raised serious concerns, as around 1000-1500 students usually enter through Gate No. 3 between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM. Fortunately, the spot was empty at the time of the explosion.

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