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Bhanjanagar, 22/05 (Report- Jayakrishna Patnaik): Late Thursday night, a sudden event disturbed the peace in Bhanjanagar town, located in the Ganjam district. Unknown individuals threw an explosive device at the residence of Gopabandhu Mahapatra. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Bhanjanagar Municipality. Fortunately, the incident did not cause any physical injuries to anyone. The exact reason behind this targeted action remains unknown at this time. 
Bhanjanagar Official's House Targeted: Police Hunt Suspects


The event took place at exactly 11:41 PM. According to early information, two unidentified men arrived near the local Dinabandhu Behera Girls High School. They traveled together on a motorcycle. The passenger sitting on the back of the bike wore a helmet to hide his identity. This individual threw the device at the Chairman's house from a distance of about 40 meters. After completing the act, both men quickly escaped from the area into the dark streets.
At the time of the incident, Chairman Gopabandhu Mahapatra was not present at his home. However, his family members were resting inside the house. They heard a loud noise outside and felt very frightened. This unexpected event has surprised the entire local community. The town recently celebrated the famous Thakurani Yatra festival in a very peaceful manner. The residents of Bhanjanagar feel quite shocked to see such an event happen right after a major cultural celebration.
Local police officers took immediate action upon hearing the news. Police Inspector Jibanananda Jena rushed to the location to examine the area. The police team quickly started looking for physical clues outside the house. They also collected video recordings from several security cameras in the neighborhood. Officers are now watching this CCTV footage closely to identify the motorcycle and the suspects.
The family has not filed a formal police complaint yet. However, the local police department registered a case on its own initiative. This proactive step allows them to conduct a thorough legal inquiry immediately. Inspector Jena stated that the investigation is progressing very well. He mentioned that the police team has already found some strong leads regarding the suspects. The authorities expect to arrest the individuals very soon. Once the police catch the suspects, they will reveal the true motive behind this act. In the meantime, officials request the public to stay calm and support the ongoing investigation.