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Van Blown Up With Firecrackers During Muharram Procession
25 Jun
Summary
- A van was suspended by a crane and detonated with firecrackers.
- The incident occurred during a Muharram procession in Ujjain.
- Four youths have been booked for endangering public safety.
A dangerous stunt during a Muharram procession in Ujjain district has led to a police investigation. In Barnagar's Adan Mohalla, a van was hoisted approximately 40 feet into the air using a crane. The vehicle, marked with 'Le Phir Aa Gaye', hung suspended as two individuals waved flags from its platform.
An explosion was then set off inside the van, causing it to blow apart. This daring act, witnessed by thousands of people, went viral on social media. Authorities registered a case based on the station house officer's complaint. Four youths and the crane owner were booked under various sections of the BNS for creating dangerous conditions and endangering public safety.
Local residents expressed significant concern over the potential for tragedy, noting that a crane malfunction or falling debris could have caused mass casualties among the large gathering. The police investigation is ongoing to ensure public safety.
