Siwan, Bihar — Five people have been confirmed dead after an explosion on Friday at a house reportedly used for illegal firecracker manufacturing in Alampur village of Siwan district, police said.
Rescue and investigation under way
Siwan Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni said the Civil Surgeon’s team recovered five bodies following the blast. Search and rescue operations continued at the site as officials sought to establish whether any additional persons remained under the debris.
"Based on the assessment by the medical team, the Civil Surgeon has confirmed that 5 dead bodies have been recovered... The Civil Surgeon's team suspects that there may be another body in the debris,"
Soni said a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team and a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) had been deployed to the scene. Drones were used to survey the area and the fire resulting from the explosion was fully extinguished, according to the superintendent.
Police action and accountability steps
Authorities have registered a first information report (FIR) and constituted a special investigation team led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Maharajganj, to probe the incident, Soni added.
In a precautionary disciplinary move, the station house officer (SHO) of Jamo Bazar police station and a local chowkidar, identified as Chandrika Manjhi, were suspended with immediate effect on grounds of alleged negligence at the police station level.
Victim details and local accounts
Villagers told officials that between seven and eight people had been inside the house at the time of the blast. Soni said three of those were outside the premises; the bodies of five people, including a young girl and two women, have been confirmed dead by the medical team.
The superintendent said search teams were attempting to locate the remaining individuals reported missing. He did not provide names or ages beyond the broad description released by the medical team.
Known facts at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Alampur village, Siwan district, Bihar |
| Confirmed fatalities | 5 (as per Civil Surgeon’s assessment) |
| Type of site | House reportedly used for illegal firecracker manufacturing |
| Investigating teams | FSL, BDDS, SDPO-led special police team; FIR registered |
| Local action | SHO of Jamo Bazar PS and chowkidar suspended |
Search continues amid forensic probe
Officials said the forensic teams will examine the site to determine the blast’s exact cause and whether explosive materials were being manufactured or stored in contravention of safety and legal norms. The BDDS will assist in handling any live or unstable material recovered during the search.
Siwan police said the probe will examine potential links to wider illegal operations and supply chains; however, the superintendent did not disclose investigative leads publicly at this stage, citing the need to preserve the integrity of the inquiry.
Precautionary and enforcement context
Police and administration officials reiterated that illegal storage or manufacture of explosive materials poses grave risks to residents and first responders. The suspensions ordered at the local police station indicate the district administration is treating possible lapses in enforcement as a serious matter while the criminal probe progresses.
- FSL and BDDS teams are on site to establish cause and secure hazardous material.
- Special police team formed under SDPO, Maharajganj, to lead the criminal investigation.
- Disciplinary action has been taken against local police personnel pending inquiry.
Further details, including the identity of the deceased and any arrests, are expected as the investigation proceeds and forensic findings are consolidated.
Reporting from Siwan district. Sources for this report are statements released by Siwan police and the Civil Surgeon’s office.
