Kanpur scooter blast: 8 injured in explosion at market; probe underway

A powerful explosion rocked Kanpur’s Meston Road marketplace on Wednesday evening. Eight people were injured, with two in critical condition. The blast occurred outside a plastic shop, damaging parked scooters and nearby structures. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with possibilities including illegal firecrackers or a battery. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning shopkeepers.