Powerful Explosion In Kanpur's Mishri Bazaar Area Leaves Eight Injured

Kanpur: A powerful explosion rocked the Mishri Bazaar area under the Mulganj Police Station in Kanpur on Wednesday evening, leaving eight people injured, including one woman. The incident occurred around 7.15 pm when two scooters parked in the area suddenly exploded.

According to Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Ashutosh Kumar, the blast was powerful enough to cause panic in the surrounding area. "In the Mishri Bazaar area under the Mulganj Police Station, two scooters were parked today in which a blast occurred," Joint CP Kumar said. The injured individuals were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, and all of them are said to be out of danger.

The forensic team has been deployed at the scene to investigate the cause of the blast. "Our forensic team is present at the scene, and we are investigating what could be the cause of this," the police official added. The police have also traced the scooter involved in the incident and are planning to question the riders to determine whether it was an accident or a conspiracy.

"We have traced the scooter, and inquiries will also be made with those who were riding it. Whether this is an accident or a conspiracy will only be known later," the Joint CP said, indicating that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.

The injured individuals are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The woman who was injured is receiving special attention, but the doctors have assured that all the injured are stable and out of danger.

The local administration has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of the public.

Mishri Bazaar Blast Sheds Light On Illegal Firecracker Market

The explosion in Kanpur's Mishri Bazaar area has brought to light the alleged operation of an illegal firecracker market in the vicinity. According to Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal, the investigation is being conducted from all angles, and strict action will be taken against those found involved in the illicit trade.

The police have initiated a probe through CCTV footage to identify the culprits, and local intelligence agencies have also been deployed to assist in the investigation.

The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday evening, injured eight people and damaged nearby shops. The preliminary investigations suggested that the blast may have been caused by firecrackers stored in a scooter parked on the roadside. The area is known for the illegal storage and sale of firecrackers, especially around Diwali.

Terror Angle Not Ruled Out

The forensic teams have collected evidence from the site, and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) may also visit the blast site to conduct further investigations.

The police have taken a serious note of the incident, and several police officers may face action for allegedly allowing the illegal firecracker trade to operate under their noses. The Moolganj police station is located just a few steps away from the site of the explosion, raising questions about how the illegal trade went undetected.

"We are exploring the possibility of a firecracker-related explosion as well," CP Raghubir Lal said, adding that a terror angle is also not being ruled out.

The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals, with four people suffering serious burn injuries referred to King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow. The police have evacuated the area and are investigating the incident to ascertain the exact cause of the explosion. 

Further details regarding the incident are awaited.