The blasts occurred around 7.30 p.m. in the crowded Moolganj area on October 8, 2025. Screengrab: X/ANI
Eight people, including a woman, were injured on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) when a blast went off on two scooters parked in a busy market in Kanpur, the police said. The incident was reported from Mishri bazaar in the Moolganj area of the city at around 7 p.m. The area is known for its firecracker market. After the incident, police recovered a large quantity of illegal firecrackers and cotton bombs from several locations, including a garment shop. Preliminary investigations have revealed that firecrackers were being illegally stored and sold in the area, according to the police. “Following the explosion in the trunk of a scooter parked in front of Abdullah’s shop in the Moolganj police station area, the police have taken immediate action and are conducting a search and seizure operation with the fire brigade, bomb disposal squad, and forensic team,” said Raghubir Lal, a senior police officer. #WATCH | Kanpur, UP | Police officials inspect the spot where a blast occurred in two parked scooters in the Mishri Bazaar area under the Mulganj police station today. A total of 6 people were injured in the incident. pic.twitter.com/N42VO5Ejmo— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2025“During the search, a large quantity of illegal firecrackers and cotton bombs were recovered from several locations, including a garment shop. Several individuals have been detained and are being interrogated, and strict action will be taken against the culprits. Departmental personnel who were negligent in this regard are also being investigated. The police are conducting intensive searches and investigations throughout the area. The public is urged to ignore any rumours and cooperate with the police’s actions,” added Mr. Lal. About the incident local residents and shopkeepers told media persons that they heard a loud noise explosion, following which smoke and debris filled the area. Published - October 08, 2025 11:00 pm IST
