Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation into a crude bomb blast reported near Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 3 at Gadakana in Bhubaneswar on Friday morning. The incident sparked concern among residents and parents as the explosion took place close to the school gate.School supplies

According to reports, a three-member NIA team inspected the site and returned after conducting a preliminary probe. The crude bomb was allegedly hurled by unidentified miscreants riding a motorcycle near Gate No. 3 of the school around 8 AM.

While no one was injured, the blast damaged the gate and a portion of the boundary wall.

Soon after the explosion, Mancheswar Police reached the spot. Cops have collected evi...