Four arrested after alleged firecracker blasts during Ganesh procession in Kanpur

A dispute that erupted during a Ganesh immersion procession in Kanpur's Gujhini area has prompted a police crackdown after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media. The video appears to show several young men setting off what authorities describe as crude explosive devices or firecrackers during the religious event.

The Kanpur police department responded to the viral footage by detaining four individuals suspected of involvement in the incident. The suspects were presented in a police lineup, or "parade," as part of the investigation process. While police have denied that firearms were discharged during the disturbance, they have confirmed that explosives or firecrackers were used.

Authorities indicate that the investigation remains ongoing, with efforts underway to identify and apprehend additional suspects believed to have participated in the disturbance. The exact circumstances surrounding the dispute and the motivations behind the alleged incidents have not been fully detailed by police. Ganesh immersion processions, which mark the conclusion of the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, typically draw large crowds throughout Indian cities.