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New Year's Eve Car Damage: Firecrackers, Not Bombs!
3 Jan
Summary
- Panic erupted on New Year's Eve over a car damaged by suspected explosives.
- Investigation revealed firecrackers, not bombs, caused the car's shattered glass.
- Two youths and a minor were questioned regarding the incident.
On New Year's Eve, panic ensued in Kanpur's Gujaini police station area following an incident involving a trader's car. Abhinav Tripathi reported that his vehicle was damaged by what he believed were explosives, but a police investigation swiftly clarified the situation.
The car's glass was found shattered after an object struck it. Initial suspicions of a bombing, fueled by an explosion-like sound and broken glass, caused alarm among locals. CCTV footage confirmed the event, leading to the detention of two youths and a minor from the neighborhood.
Further inquiry revealed the damage was caused by firecrackers used in New Year's celebrations. The firecracker, after hitting a wall, struck the car's glass. Police determined there were no rivalries or prior disputes, concluding the incident was an accident.
