Firecrackers on 2-wheeler explode in UP’s Bahraich, injure 4 including 2 bystanders

One of them sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a medical college, while the other three were discharged after preliminary treatment.

BAHRAICH: Four youths were injured when firecrackers being transported on a two-wheeler exploded near Padma Market on Ghantaghar Chhoti Bazaar Road in the Kotwali Nagar area late Saturday.One of them sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a medical college, while the other three were discharged after preliminary treatment.Kotwali city SHO Brijendra Mishra said preliminary information suggested that two youths were travelling on a two-wheeler with firecrackers when the explosion occurred.Two others standing nearby were also injured. The exact cause of the explosion will be ascertained after an investigation.Nimesh Srivastava (20), a resident of Sakhiayapura, sustained serious injuries. The other injured were identified as Aman, Abhishek and Amit Pandey.According to police, the loud blast triggered panic in the area, drawing a crowd to the spot.Locals rushed the four youths to the district hospital, where doctors provided preliminary treatment. Aman, Abhishek and Amit Pandey were discharged, while Nimesh was referred to the medical college.