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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayAt least four people were killed in a massive blast at a house where firecrackers were being made in Bihar’ Siwan district on Friday (October 23, 2026).
The whole area has been cordoned off for security reasons, The Siwan Superintendet of Police ( SP) Bharat Soni said, adding that the toll could increase.
Rescue operations are under way led by town Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Ashutosh Kumar Gupta, while top police officials reached the blast site. The workers were said to be making firecrackers for the upcoming Deepavali festival at the site in Almapur village under Jamo police station.
According to locals, the blast occurred at the residence of Mohd. Amaruddin Mian, at whose house firecrackers manufacturing has been going on for several years.
Family members of Mr. Amaruddin Mian are also said to have been killed in the blast, though, official confirmation is still awaited.
VIDEO | Siwan, Bihar: Four people were killed and several others sustained serious injuries in a massive explosion at a house where firecrackers were being made in Alampur village, under Jamo police station limits in Bihar's Siwan district. SP Bharat Soni says, "...The village head has informed us that seven members of a family were inside the house. So far, we have confirmed four deaths. The status of the remaining three people is yet to be confirmed, as intermittent blasts are continuing at the site. The medical team will verify the casualty figures, after which we will be able to provide a confirmed count. Our forensic team has also arrived and will collect samples from the site..."
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 23, 2026Published - October 23, 2026 08:02 pm IST
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