At 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.
Published – October 23, 2026 08:02 pm IST
