Puri : A police station completely collapsed after explosives stored in the building went off in Odisha’s Puri district on Monday.
There was no casualty or injury, as no police personnel was present at the Balanga police station during the incident at the dead of night.
The roof of the police station has collapsed due to the explosion. It has also led to severe cracks in the walls.
The entire building was reduced to debris while several documents and many electronic equipment have been completely destroyed in the fire, added reports. However, no injuries and casualty have been reported.
On getting the information, Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh along with Pipili SDPO Debadutta Baral and other senior officials rushed to police station for inspection at the blast site.
The exact cause behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained. The cops have initiated a further investigation into the matter.
