Odisha Sun Times Bureau

Rourkela, April 5:     

A state of panic gripped the Basanti Colony area in the steel city of Rourkela, of Odisha after two abandoned suitcases were found inside a drain on Monday.

bomb hoax

The hoax suitcase bomb scare created a panic among the localities as the two abandoned suitcases were seen lying in a drain on Sunday afternoon.

A bomb disposal squad reached the spot after being informed by the localities and a thorough search was carried out.

Both the bags were found filled with old clothes and waste household items.