Bhubaneswar, Oct. 14 -- Tension gripped Puruna Tigiria village under Tigiria police limits in Cuttack district after an incident of firecracker blast in which two youths were critically injured on Tuesday. The victims, identified as Biplab Sahu and Papun Behera, sustained grievous injuries in the incident.

Following the blast, both injured individuals were rescued by some locals and were rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for emergency treatment.

In a swift response and on being informed by locals, Athagarh SDPO, along with personnel from Badamba and Tigiria Police Stations, carried out an intensive raid in the village. During the operation, a large quantity of firecrackers was seized.

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