Kanpur: At least eight people were injured after a powerful blast rocked Kanpur’s Misri Bazaar late in the evening on Wednesday. According to reports, the explosion occurred near Markaz Masjid in two parked scooters, creating chaos and panic in the area. The injured were immediately taken to the Hospital for medical treatment. Some are reported to be critical.

There are no casualties in the tragic incident so far. Walls and ceilings of nearby shops are reported to be damaged. The Police, bomb disposal squads, and forensic teams reached the site promptly after the blast. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.

Police Commissioner Raghuveer Lal said that the blast is suspected to have been caused by firecrackers or some nefarious activities. “Forensic team, ATS

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