During a significant operation on Wednesday, Baripada police, who are part of the Baisinga police limits, seized a sizable stash of explosive materials from Padmanabhpur village along National Highway-18 in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Based on previous intelligence, police conducted a targeted raid after learning that the bombs were allegedly kept inside a closed residence.Police found 107 bags of explosive materials during the search, as well as three drums filled with gunpowder and metal powder, which are frequently used in the production of firecrackers. As part of the ongoing inquiry, the home's owner has been placed under arrest to be questioned.

Suspected Illegal Firecracker Manufacturing
The confiscated materials were purportedly meant for the illicit manufacture of firecrackers. According to reports, the raw materials were being trafficked into the border regions between Balasore and Mayurbhanj for use in manufacturing.

Police Reacted to the Incident
The operation came after a recent explosion in the village of Baisinga that killed one person. The police were then notified by the villagers that a pickup van was frequently bringing significant amounts of raw materials into the region. In response to this intelligence, officials executed the seizure in order to avert more danger.
An investigation is underway.
The homeowner has been taken into custody by police to be questioned. According to reports, the owner had rented out nearby homes, which would have added to the dangerous circumstances that resulted in mishaps and fatalities. The police are making a concerted effort to capture the house's fugitive renter.

Authorities have emphasised how crucial local citizens' cooperation was to securely recovering the hazardous materials and preventing any mishaps.