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Scooter Explosions Injure Six in Kanpur’s Mishri Bazaar

Police say forensic teams are testing debris to determine whether the blast was accidental or deliberate.

Overview

  • Two parked scooters detonated around 7:15 pm on Wednesday in the Mishri Bazaar area under Mulganj police station, injuring six people.
  • All six, including a woman, were taken to Ursula Hospital, with officials describing their condition as out of danger.
  • Investigators say the scooters have been traced, with planned questioning of the riders as part of the inquiry.
  • Forensic and bomb-disposal teams cordoned the market, collected samples, and are examining possibilities including mechanical failure, a gas leak, or explosives.
  • Eyewitnesses reported a loud blast that caused panic and damaged nearby shops and vehicles, while one report of a woman in critical condition has not been confirmed by police.