Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15 -- A new twist has surfaced in the firecracker explosion incident linked to the Bhogi Podi festival celebrations in Odisha's Rayagada district.

Contrary to earlier reports that suggested the blast occurred at the festival venue, the latest information reveals that the explosion actually took place inside a person's house while firecrackers were allegedly being prepared.

The powerful blast left several people seriously injured, causing severe burn injuries.

According to sources, one person lost an eye in the explosion while another injured individual, identified as Hawildar Krushna Chandra Bag, sustained critical injuries to his palm. The incident triggered panic in the locality, with residents rushing to the spot t...