SIWAN, OCT 24: Five people were killed after a powerful explosion ripped through an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating inside a residential house in Alampur village of Bihar’s Siwan district, triggering the collapse of a two-storey building and prompting a police investigation into the incident.
The explosion occurred on Friday evening within the jurisdiction of Jamo Police Station. According to reports, the deceased included a firecracker trader, members of his family and two workers who were present at the premises when the blast occurred. The force of the explosion caused extensive damage to the building, which subsequently collapsed.
Taking cognisance of the incident, Siwan Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni constituted a special investigation team under the leadership of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Maharajganj to investigate the circumstances leading to the explosion and establish the nature of the activities being carried out at the premises.
In a parallel departmental action, Jamo Police Station in-charge Dhiraj Kumar was suspended with immediate effect over alleged negligence in connection with the incident. A police chowkidar was also suspended as authorities initiated action to examine possible lapses.
The incident has raised serious concerns over the alleged operation of an illegal firecracker manufacturing facility inside a residential building, highlighting the potential dangers associated with unauthorised explosive-material handling in populated areas.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the blast, the activities conducted at the premises and any possible lapses in detecting or preventing the alleged illegal operation. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
