Overview
- Two scooters exploded seconds apart on October 8 in the crowded Mishri Bazaar area of Kanpur, injuring eight people and damaging nearby shops and vehicles.
- Forensic teams recovered firecracker wrappers and jute twine and identified residue consistent with low-intensity explosives used in fireworks.
- CCTV review indicated the explosion originated from illegally stored fireworks, with footage pointing to a cardboard box outside a shop as the source.
- Police conducted raids and seizure operations through the night, detaining suspects and arresting 12 people linked to unauthorized firecracker trading.
- Seven police personnel were suspended for dereliction of duty, and officials ruled out a terror link as some victims with severe burns were referred to KGMU in Lucknow.