Panic gripped staff of the Ghasipura Post Office in Keonjhar district on Thursday after smoke emitted from a parcel with the employees suspecting it to be a bomb.
According to reports, some employees in morning spotted smoke coming out of the parcel that originated from Delhi and was addressed to Deogaon in Keonjhar district.
“Apprehending danger, we isolated the parcel near a bush. As instructed by our higher authorities, we informed the Ghasipura police about the incidence. later, Fire Services personnel reached the spot to take stock of the situation,” an official of the post office said.
After being unwrapped, five half-burnt solar lights were found inside the parcel. The smoke emitted from the parcel reportedly due to short circuit.