Agra SRK Mall Blast Scare: Police Detain 4 Minors After Firecracker Explosion (Watch Video)
Four minors were detained after allegedly bursting a firecracker inside SRK Mall in Agra, triggering panic among shoppers. Police said the loud explosion caused fears of a bomb blast, but no one was injured. Officers recovered additional fireworks, including sky shots and cotton bombs, from the juveniles' vehicle before handing them over to their families.
Four minors were detained after allegedly setting off a firecracker inside a shopping mall in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district, triggering panic among shoppers and visitors. Police said the incident occurred late at night at SRK Mall in the New Agra area, where the loud explosion caused people to run in different directions. No injuries or casualties were reported.
Police launched an investigation after receiving information about the explosion. During the inquiry, officers determined that the blast was caused by a firecracker allegedly ignited by the minors "just for fun." The four juveniles, three boys and one girl, were later traced and detained from the mall's basement parking area. Who Is Influencer Arisha? Woman Booked in Honey Trap and Blackmail Case for Obtaining Private Pics and Videos.
4 Minors Held After Firecracker Explosion Triggers Panic at Agra Mall
Panic triggered after young men burst fire crackers inside a mall in Agra, UP. At least three suspects were detained by the police. pic.twitter.com/APnNLmJHEz
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) July 6, 2026
Four Minors Detained After Firecracker Blast in Mall Sparks Chaos
According to police, the mall was crowded when a loud explosion was heard, prompting fears of a possible bomb blast. The sound created panic among visitors before authorities reached the scene and began examining CCTV footage and questioning those present.
During the investigation, police found that one of the minors had allegedly burst a cotton bomb inside the mall as a prank. Dating App Honeytrap in Delhi: 25-Year-Old Kidnapped and Extorted of INR 7 Lakh; 3 Arrested Including Woman.
Firecrackers Recovered From Vehicle
Police said they searched the vehicle used by the minors and recovered several sky shots and boxes of cotton bombs from its trunk.
During questioning, the minors reportedly told police they had purchased the fireworks for a friend's birthday celebration and later decided to burst one inside the mall for fun. Authorities seized the vehicle as part of the investigation.
CCTV Footage and Police Action
The incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed inside the mall, providing investigators with visual evidence of the sequence of events.
Police later contacted the families of the four minors and handed them over to their guardians. Since all four are juveniles, further proceedings are being carried out in accordance with the law.
The incident has drawn attention locally after videos and reports of the panic circulated widely, raising concerns about safety and irresponsible use of fireworks in public places.
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