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At least six people were injured in an explosion near Markaz Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Wednesday, officials said.

The cause of the blast was not known. A forensic team has reached the site for examination, preliminary reports said.

The entire market was shaken by the blast, causing a stampede, according to the reports. An official confirmation on the stampede situation was awaited.

"This incident took place around 7:15 PM... A total of six people are injured, including one woman. All are undergoing treatment and are out of danger," Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Ashutosh Kumar told news agency ANI.

"In the Mishri Bazaar area under the Mul

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