Panic struck Kanpur’s Mishri Bazar area under Moolganj police station limits on Wednesday evening after two scooters exploded, injuring six people, including a woman in critical condition. The blasts were so intense that both scooters were destroyed, and nearby shops sustained significant damage.
Joint Police Commissioner Ashutosh Kumar reported that the explosion, heard around 7:15 p.m., caused smoke and debris to fill the area. The station house officer, on patrol nearby, quickly responded and found several injured individuals. Initial reports suggest the explosion originated from the two scooters.
Forensic and bomb disposal teams were dispatched to investigate the cause of the blast. The area was cordoned off, and nearby shops suffered damage, with toys and goods scattered and glass windows shattered.
Six people were injured, with one woman suffering severe burns. All victims are being treated in nearby hospitals. Police are investigating the debris to determine if explosives were involved, pending forensic results. The incident has raised concerns ahead of the festive season, as Mishri Bazar is a busy commercial area.
Joint Police Commissioner Ashutosh Kumar reported that the explosion, heard around 7:15 p.m., caused smoke and debris to fill the area. The station house officer, on patrol nearby, quickly responded and found several injured individuals. Initial reports suggest the explosion originated from the two scooters.
Forensic and bomb disposal teams were dispatched to investigate the cause of the blast. The area was cordoned off, and nearby shops suffered damage, with toys and goods scattered and glass windows shattered.
Six people were injured, with one woman suffering severe burns. All victims are being treated in nearby hospitals. Police are investigating the debris to determine if explosives were involved, pending forensic results. The incident has raised concerns ahead of the festive season, as Mishri Bazar is a busy commercial area.
