Unidentified mysterious object sparks panic among locals in Nilagiri, ISRO confirms origin

04 Oct 2026, 08:36 by Sunita · KalingaTV

Nilagiri: An unidentified mysterious object found hanging from a tree behind an Anganwadi centre at Gendra Sahi under Naranpur panchayat of Nilagiri block in Balasore district. The incident has sparked panic among local residents.

According to sources, the villagers were alarmed after they found a plastic container-like object hanging from a tree, tied with a yellow-colored cord near Gendra sahi.

A code ‘P0086’ is visible on the container, leaving the locals concerned. Villagers are puzzled about its origin and how it arrived there.

Initially no information about it’s origin or what was inside it, was known. Meanwhile, there were speculation that it might be a component belonging to the defense sector.

The Barahamapur police seized the unidentified object and contacted ISRO. The Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) stated that ISRO has confirmed the object belongs to them.

Unidentified mysterious object sparks panic among locals in Nilagiri, ISRO confirms origin

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