Suryaa Now National Desk: The death toll from an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing setup in Alampur village of Bihar’s Siwan district has risen to five, Siwan Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni confirmed on Friday. Following an assessment conducted by the medical team, the Civil Surgeon confirmed that five bodies have been recovered from the site, while search teams continue to examine the debris for any remaining victims.
According to SP Bharat Soni, initial accounts indicated that between seven and eight family members were present in the house, with five confirmed dead and two to three individuals outside at the time of the blast. Villagers mentioned three individuals, consisting of a young girl and two women, while officials are actively trying to trace the three persons who were outside. Furthermore, the Civil Surgeon's team suspects that another body may still remain buried under the wreckage.
Specialized response teams, including the Forensic Science Laboratory and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, have arrived at the scene to assist in the operation. The fire has been fully brought under control, allowing authorities to carry out a comprehensive search of the premises. Drones have also been deployed to survey the vicinity, and police are registering a formal FIR to determine the precise cause of the blast.
In response to the incident, the Siwan Superintendent of Police ordered the formation of a dedicated investigation team led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Maharajganj. Additionally, disciplinary action was taken regarding alleged negligence at the local police station level, leading to the immediate suspension of the Jamo Bazar police station house officer and local chowkidar Chandrika Manjhi.