Six people, including a woman, were injured following a blast in parked scooters in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Wednesday (Oct 8). The suspicious explosion occurred in the Mishri Bazaar area around 7:15 pm, said the police. It is not clear whether the incident was an accident or deliberate, the police added.&nbsp;Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Ashutosh Kumar said that the blast happened in two scooters that were parked in the Mishri Bazaar area, which comes under the Mulganj police station. He added that all those wounded in the incident are undergoing treatment at the hospital and are not in danger. Kumar said that the forensic team was investigating the scene to determine the cause of the blast.&nbsp;“In the Mishri Bazaar area under the Mulganj police station, two scooters were parked today in which a blast occurred. This incident took place around 7:15 PM... A total of 6 people are injured, including one woman. All are undergoing treatment and are out of danger,” Kumar said.&nbsp;He added, “Our forensic team is present at the scene, and we are investigating what could be the cause of this... We have traced the scooter, and inquiries will also be made with those who were riding it. Whether this is an accident or a conspiracy will only be known later.”

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According to India Today, eyewitnesses recalled a loud explosion that spread panic and chaos among shopkeepers and residents. The blast also resulted in damage to nearby vehicles and shattered the windows of adjoining buildings. The area has been cordoned off by the police and forensic teams to gather samples and determine the extent of damage.&nbsp;The report added that National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials are in contact with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) regarding the incident. An NIA team is expected to reach Kanpur &nbsp;from Lucknow shortly to investigate.&nbsp;Authorities have assured that cause of the blast will be determined soon and appropriate action will be taken based on findings.

Six people, including a woman, were injured following a blast in parked scooters in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Wednesday (Oct 8). The suspicious explosion occurred in the Mishri Bazaar area around 7:15 pm, said the police.


Six people, including a woman, were injured following a blast in parked scooters in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Wednesday (Oct 8). The suspicious explosion occurred in the Mishri Bazaar area around 7:15 pm, said the police. It is not clear whether the incident was an accident or deliberate, the police added. Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Ashutosh Kumar said that the blast happened in two scooters that were parked in the Mishri Bazaar area, which comes under the Mulganj police station. He added that all those wounded in the incident are undergoing treatment at the hospital and are not in danger. Kumar said that the forensic team was investigating the scene to determine the cause of the blast. “In the Mishri Bazaar area under the Mulganj police station, two scooters were parked today in which a blast occurred. This incident took place around 7:15 PM... A total of 6 people are injured, including one woman. All are undergoing treatment and are out of danger,” Kumar said. He added, “Our forensic team is present at the scene, and we are investigating what could be the cause of this... We have traced the scooter, and inquiries will also be made with those who were riding it. Whether this is an accident or a conspiracy will only be known later.”

Six people, including a woman, were injured following a blast in parked scooters in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Wednesday (Oct 8). The suspicious explosion occurred in the Mishri Bazaar area around 7:15 pm, said the police.

At least six injured after blast in parked scooters in Kanpur; investigation underway

Uttar Pradesh police arrested the prime accused, who circulated a provocative audio clip linked to the ‘I Love Muhammad’ row that began in Kanpur almost a week ago, but spiralled into protests across several states. The arrested individual, identified as Zubair Ahmed Khan, a dismissed constable who recently joined the Samajwadi Party (SP), has given a new political twist to the controversy.&nbsp;According to a report in India Today, police arrested him on Sunday. They confirmed that Zubair reportedly played the audio clip to worshippers soon after Friday prayers, in order to disrupt communal harmony. In addition, a new political debate has also entered the fray after his photos with SP’s Kanpur district president, Fazal Mehmood, have now gone viral on social media.&nbsp;The development unfolded amidst the ongoing “I Love Muhammad” row, which began in Kanpur on September 4 during the Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Rawatpur. A banner reading “I Love Muhammad” was displayed on the route, drawing protest from Hindu groups, who claimed that a “new tradition” was being introduced. Police intervened, citing government rules against adding new practices to religious processions.<h3>Asaduddin Owaisi says ‘love for Prophet was not a crime’</h3>Authorities clarified that no case was registered over the slogan itself. However, FIRs were later registered against 24 individuals accused of removing a traditional tent and installing the banner elsewhere, leading to charges of disturbing communal harmony.&nbsp;The controversy escalated after AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi weighed in on September 15, stating that showing love for the Prophet was not a crime and tagging Kanpur Police in a post on X.&nbsp;Meanwhile, tension also escalated in Barabanki and Mau districts on Saturday (September 27, 2025) after protests turned violent in Bareilly with police carrying out overnight house-to-house raids to nab the culprits and arresting a famous cleric. In response to the escalating situation, officials deployed security forces and closely monitored to keep the situation under control.

The arrest came amidst the ongoing “I Love Muhammad” row, which began in Kanpur on September 4 during the Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Rawatpur, where a banner reading “I Love Muhammad” was displayed on the route, drawing protest from Hindu groups.

Uttar Pradesh police arrested the prime accused, who circulated a provocative audio clip linked to the ‘I Love Muhammad’ row that began in Kanpur almost a week ago, but spiralled into protests across several states. The arrested individual, identified as Zubair Ahmed Khan, a dismissed constable who recently joined the Samajwadi Party (SP), has given a new political twist to the controversy. According to a report in India Today, police arrested him on Sunday. They confirmed that Zubair reportedly played the audio clip to worshippers soon after Friday prayers, in order to disrupt communal harmony. In addition, a new political debate has also entered the fray after his photos with SP’s Kanpur district president, Fazal Mehmood, have now gone viral on social media. The development unfolded amidst the ongoing “I Love Muhammad” row, which began in Kanpur on September 4 during the Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Rawatpur. A banner reading “I Love Muhammad” was displayed on the route, drawing protest from Hindu groups, who claimed that a “new tradition” was being introduced. Police intervened, citing government rules against adding new practices to religious processions. Asaduddin Owaisi says ‘love for Prophet was not a crime’ Authorities clarified that no case was registered over the slogan itself. However, FIRs were later registered against 24 individuals accused of removing a traditional tent and installing the banner elsewhere, leading to charges of disturbing communal harmony. The controversy escalated after AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi weighed in on September 15, stating that showing love for the Prophet was not a crime and tagging Kanpur Police in a post on X. Meanwhile, tension also escalated in Barabanki and Mau districts on Saturday (September 27, 2025) after protests turned violent in Bareilly with police carrying out overnight house-to-house raids to nab the culprits and arresting a famous cleric. In response to the escalating situation, officials deployed security forces and closely monitored to keep the situation under control.

The arrest came amidst the ongoing “I Love Muhammad” row, which began in Kanpur on September 4 during the Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Rawatpur, where a banner reading “I Love Muhammad” was displayed on the route, drawing protest from Hindu groups.

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