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Blast at Firecracker Factory in Siwan, Bihar Leaves Multiple Dead
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Explosion and Immediate Aftermath
On October 23, 2026 at approximately 5:30 p.m., an explosion ripped through a house in Alampur village, Siwan district, Bihar. The residence, owned by firecracker trader Mohammad Amiruddin Mian, stored large quantities of firecrackers that ignited, triggering successive blasts lasting about two hours. Debris fell onto the adjoining road, and intermittent explosions hampered rescue efforts.
Background & Context
The site was being used as a residential firecracker manufacturing unit ahead of the Deepavali festival. Local residents said the family had operated the business for around 20 years and possessed an old licence, though authorities have yet to verify its validity.
Data & Statistics
- Casualties: Reported death tolls range from three to seven. Siwan Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni confirmed five fatalities.
- Injured/Unaccounted: Three persons were injured with minor burns; three additional family members remain unaccounted for.
- Personnel Suspended: Jamo Bazar station house officer Dhiraj Kumar and local chowkidar Chandrika Manjhi were suspended for alleged negligence.
Official Statements & Responses
Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni said the explosion resulted from firecrackers catching fire and that a forensic team from the Forensic Science Laboratory has been deployed. District Magistrate Vijay Prakash Meena described the recovered bodies as “mangled” and noted identification difficulties. Both officials said the investigation will verify the licence’s validity and examine any lapses in prior verification processes.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A special police team under the leadership of the SDPO Maharajganj, Aman Kumar has been formed to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the case. An FIR has been registered, with CI (circle inspector) Maharajganj appointed as the investigating officer (IO)” — Siwan SP
- “We will register an FIR and investigate where the firecrackers were sourced, whether the necessary licences were valid and whether the work was being carried out in accordance with the rules,” — Bharat Soni
- “Md Amiruddin (65), his two granddaughters of 14 and eight years of age, a ten-yr-old neighbour boy and an unidentified person were found dead.” — Maharajganj SDPO Aman Kumar
What’s Next
A special police team led by SDPO Aman Kumar has been formed, and an FIR has been registered with Circle Inspector Maharajganj as investigating officer. The probe will focus on the licence’s legality, the sourcing of the firecrackers, and any procedural lapses that allowed the operation to continue. Findings will determine disciplinary action and potential legal proceedings.