At least six injured in scooter explosions at Kanpur market

Two scooters parked in the congested Mishri Bazar near a mosque here exploded seconds apart on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) evening, injuring half a dozen people and damaging nearby shops, police said.

The blasts occurred around 7.30 p.m. in the crowded Moolganj area. The sound of the explosions, which took place near the Markaz mosque, was heard up to 500 meters from the spot.

Police Commissioner of Kanpur Raghubir Lal told PTI that six people were injured in the blasts that took place in two scooters parked in Mishri Bazar.