Explosive Stunt During Muharram Procession in Madhya Pradesh Sparks Legal Action
The viral footage shows a car lifted about 40 feet before a staged blast, prompting questions over permissions and safety compliance.
- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Madhya Pradesh Police arrested four individuals in Ujjain for a hazardous stunt during a Muharram procession, where they suspended a van from a crane and detonated firecrackers inside, causing a massive explosion.
- Collector Raushan Kumar Singh confirmed that no permission for the stunt was sought from the administration, noting the act was part of a competition among local akharas to attract larger crowds.
- Police registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 125, 285, and 288, with the vehicle loaded with 'rocket' style fireworks suspended approximately 40 feet high before detonation.
- Authorities are considering invoking the National Security Act against the accused, though Additional Superintendent of Police Karandeep Singh clarified investigators ruled out any communal angle behind the incident.
- A flag march took place on Thursday to create awareness about procession rules, as police continue to check video footage to identify if additional individuals participated in the stunt.
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Badnagar/Ujjain: During a Muharram procession in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, individuals allegedly staged a dangerous display involving an explosion. Following the surfacing of this incident, the administration and police have swung into action. A video viral on social media shows a Tata Magic van being suspended approximately 40 feet in the air by a crane and then blown up. The video also captures people waving relig…
Explosive Stunt During Muharram Procession in Madhya Pradesh Sparks Legal Action
Madhya Pradesh Police have filed an FIR against four individuals for a life-threatening stunt during a Muharram procession in Ujjain, where a car suspended by a crane exploded due to firecrackers inside. The incident, captured in a viral video, has led to charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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