Ujjain Muharram Car Blast Video: FIR Filed Against 4 After Car Suspended From Crane and Blown Up During Procession

A video showing a car being suspended from a crane and blown up during a Muharram procession in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district has triggered a police investigation, with authorities now registering an FIR against four people in connection with the incident.

The incident took place on the night of June 23 in Badnagar town, where a Muharram procession organised by a local akhada drew a large crowd. Videos of the stunt quickly went viral on social media, prompting criticism and raising questions over public safety and permissions for the display. Varanasi Boat Party Viral Video: 5 Arrested After Cooking Chicken and Drinking Beer on Boat in Ganga River in UP.

Car Suspended 40 Feet in the Air Before Explosion

According to police and local reports, a car was suspended nearly 40 feet above the ground using a crane before fireworks were ignited inside the vehicle, causing a massive explosion as spectators watched.

Mock Car Blast During Ujjain Muharram Procession

#उज्जैन में मोहर्रम के दौरान क्रेन से आसमान में कार लटकाकर उसमें आतिशबाजी की गई. इस घटना का वीडियो अभी वायरल हो रहा है. आसमान में लगभग 40 फीट ऊपर कार में विस्फोट करना किसी अनहोनी को दावत देने जैसा था. अब इस मामले में पुलिस ने भी जांच शुरू कर दी है#Ujjain #Muharram #ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/vXwfYySj5q

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Videos circulating online also show two individuals placing red flags on the vehicle moments before the blast. The car reportedly bore the words "Le Phir Aa Gaye" before it was blown up. Varanasi Boat Party Viral Videos: Men Seen Drinking, Dancing to DJ Songs on Boats on River Ganga; Probe Launched.

Police Register FIR Against Four Accused

Providing an update on the case, Additional Superintendent of Police Karandeep Singh said police have registered an FIR immediately after the incident came to light.

The four accused named in the FIR are:

• Shoaib Khan, identified as the organiser
• Zahid Khan
• Taleem, who were allegedly seen placing flags on the vehicle
• Gopal, the owner of the crane used during the stunt

Police said all four accused will be arrested soon.

FIR Filed Against 4

#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: On the car blast during the Ujjain Muharram procession, Additional SP Karandeep Singh says, "Last night in an akhara in Adan Mohalla, Badnagar, a visual of an explosive incident has come to light after hanging a vehicle from a crane and bursting… pic.twitter.com/9TpMOAUOaY

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 25, 2026

Fireworks Used, Investigation Underway

According to the Additional SP, the preliminary investigation indicates that the explosion was caused using rockets commonly used during Diwali celebrations.

Police are examining whether the fireworks were used in accordance with legal provisions and whether organisers had obtained the required permissions for the display. Authorities are also reviewing viral videos and other evidence as part of the investigation.

Police Say Such Stunts Were Meant to Attract Crowds

Karandeep Singh said organisers had allegedly been performing similar stunts during Muharram processions for some time to attract larger crowds and gain attention.

"This time they carried out this act, and we have taken strict action against them," he said, adding that further legal action will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation.

Controversy Over Viral Video

The viral footage drew criticism from several social media users and members of Hindu organisations, who questioned how such a display involving explosives was permitted during a public religious procession.

Police have urged people not to draw conclusions until the investigation is complete and said a detailed statement will be issued after all facts are verified.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 25, 2026 03:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).