Massive Explosion In Kanpur’s Mishri Bazaar As Two Scooters Blast, Several People Injured

National News: A powerful explosion rocked Mishri Bazaar on Meston Road in Kanpur late Wednesday evening. The blast struck two scooters, causing panic in the market. Four to five people were injured. The injured were immediately rushed to Ursula Hospital, where the condition of two is reported to be critical. Police and forensic teams are investigating the incident. The cause of the explosion is still unclear. Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal is also present at the scene with a police team and is leading the investigation.

The sound of the explosion was heard 500 meters away

The incident occurred around 7:30 pm on Wednesday in Mishri Bazaar, located on Meston Road in the Moolganj police station area. As it was evening, the market was bustling with activity. Meanwhile, a powerful explosion struck two scooters parked on the roadside in Mishri Bazaar. The sound of the blast was heard approximately 500 meters away, frightening people. Panic gripped the area around the scene, and people began running in all directions.

The Police Commissioner also reached the spot

Meanwhile, upon receiving information about the blast, a police team arrived at the scene. They found four to five people lying injured. They immediately rushed them to Ursula Hospital, where two remain in critical condition. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal also arrived at the scene with a police team, accompanied by forensic and bomb squad teams. Both teams began investigating the scene.

Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal gave information

After investigating the scene, Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal arrived at Ursula Hospital. After meeting with the injured, he stated that eight people were brought there. Two of them were slightly injured and were discharged after first aid. Six others were seriously injured and are being treated at the hospital.

What caused the explosion?

The reason for the explosion in Mishri Bazaar remains unclear. Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal has also not commented on the matter. However, the bomb squad and forensic team are present at the scene. Consequently, the possibility of an explosion is being suspected, but no statement has been issued by Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal. Meanwhile, some people are attributing the explosion to a firecracker. They say that a firecracker was kept on a scooter and that is what caused the explosion.