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Six Injured in Firecracker Blast During Durga Idol Immersion in UP
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News18•20-10-2026, 18:45
Six Injured in Firecracker Blast During Durga Idol Immersion in UP
- •Six people sustained burn injuries in a firecracker blast during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bhadohi
- •The incident triggered a stampede-like situation and minor injuries in the melee
- •A stray spark landed on a firecracker carried by a young man, causing the explosion
- •Injured individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment
- •Police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident
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The blast was triggered when a spark from a firecracker being lit during the procession landed on another firecracker that a young man was carrying.
Six people sustained burn injuries in the incident and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Additionally, the blast caused a stampede-like situation where some individuals suffered minor injuries.
The immersion procession was organized by the Chauri Bazar Durga Puja Committee within the Chauri police station area in Uttar Pradesh.
