Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- An explosion at a house in Arabindanagar Lane-2 under Khallikote NAC in Odisha's Ganjam damaged a portion of the building and uprooted its iron gate early on Thursday morning. Two people inside the house sustained injuries.

The explosion occurred at around 4 am, when residents of the area were asleep. The impact damaged part of the house, debris also reportedly landed on neighbouring properties.

Khallikote police reached the spot and began an investigation. The injured were initially taken to Khallikote Medical and later shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for further treatment.

Police suspect that explosive materials may have been stored inside the house. According to reports, the material...