Around 2:30 PM, while children were studying at the coaching centre, a sudden massive explosion occurred. There, Akash Saxena was declared dead, while injured Akash Kashyap, who was referred to a higher referral centre, died on the way near Kamalganj. "Initial investigations have revealed that the coaching centre was located above a basement with a septic tank, where an excessive amount of concentrated methane gas caused the powerful explosion. An electric switchboard was also found at the site, and it is possible that sparking led to the blast. He also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.