Over 20 Injured in Firecracker Explosion at Odisha’s Jagannath Festival.
Over 20 devotees sustained burn injuries after firecrackers exploded during Lord Jagannath’s Chandan Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, on Wednesday night. More than 20 devotees endured burn injuries following a firecracker explosion during Lord Jagannath’s Chandan Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, on Wednesday night. Several injured individuals are reportedly in critical condition. The incident occurred during the ‘Chapa Khela’ event of the Trinity at Narendra pond as part of the Chandan Yatra celebrations. A large gathering of devotees had assembled to witness the water sports in the holy pond when sparks from the ignited crackers descended upon them. Promptly, all …