During Durga Puja celebrations, a minor boy tragically lost his life in a massive fire at the puja pandal near Sector-6 Telephone Bhavan, Rourkela.
The blaze reportedly originated in a heap of wood and bamboo, which were used to construct the pandal, but the exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
Efforts are ongoing to extinguish the flames as authorities investigate the circumstances leading to the tragedy. The festive atmosphere has been replaced with sorrow as the community mourns the young boy’s untimely death.
Further updates are awaited from local officials and rescue teams working at the site.