In the heart of Uttar Pradeshs capital, at Vaishali Park, a routine afternoon took a perilous turn when an explosion shattered the tranquility. Divyansh Dwivedi and his friend, unaware of the danger they courted, were tinkering with homemade bombs when tragedy struck. The sudden blast left Divyansh injured.As the clock neared 2 PM on Wednesday, Divyansh Dwivedi and his friend ventured into Vaishali Park, nestled within the jurisdiction of the Indira Nagar police station. Intent on creating makeshift explosives from gunpowder, their reckless activity set the stage for disaster.Sudden explosion in parkAmidst their clandestine experimentation, a sudden explosion rocked the park, sending panic rippling through the air. Divyansh bore the brunt of the blast, sustaining injuries to his leg in the chaotic aftermath. The sound of the explosion reverberated, alerting park-goers who swiftly notified the authorities.Heres the video:On Thursday, in the Indiranagar area of #Lucknow, the capital of #UttarPradesh, an explosion took place while making a cotton bomb while sitting in a park. A young man Divyanshs leg was torn off in the explosion. He has been admitted to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/30DFhniCSy— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) June 6, 2024Inspector Vikas Tiwari, in-charge of the Indira Nagar police station, wasted no time in mobilizing a response. Racing to the scene, he coordinated efforts to tend to the injured Divyansh and secure the area. Accompanied by ACP Vikas Kumar and DCP Abijit R Shankar, the law enforcement team assessed the situation and initiated necessary measures.What was the motiveDCP Abijit R Shankar revealed the grim reality behind the incident – a reckless endeavor by two youths to fashion firecracker bombs. While one met with injury, the other fled the scene. The investigation, he emphasized, would extend to uncovering any explosives in the vicinity, with forensic experts summoned to aid in the probe.
