Kanpur Blast Injures 8, Police Suspend 5 Officers for Negligence

On October 7th, 2025, a blast occurred in Kanpur, India, injuring 8 people. The Commissioner of Police, Raghveer Lal, has since suspended 5 police personnel and removed the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kotwali Ashutosh Kumar.

The investigation has revealed that the blast was caused by the illegal storage of fireworks. A significant amount of fireworks was seized near the shop where the explosion took place. Additionally, a large quantity of explosive materials used in making high-intensity fireworks was found in a nearby warehouse.

The Commissioner stated that action was taken against the police officers because, despite the upcoming Diwali festival, no proper drive against illegal fireworks was conducted, leading to this incident. Of the 8 injured, 4 were in critical condition and referred to a hospital in Lucknow, while 2 sustained minor injuries and were sent home after primary treatment.

The authorities have detained the owner of the warehouse, Tariq, and 12 other persons involved in the incident. They have also clarified that claims linking the blast to any terrorist activity or organization are false and misleading. This is a local-level accident related to the illegal storage of firecrackers.