Chandigarh Cylinder Explosion Claims One Life, Injures Six
Chandigarh Cylinder Blasts: 1 Dead, 6 Injured in Burail Explosion
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A tragic explosion involving multiple LPG cylinders in Burail, Chandigarh, resulted in one fatality and six injuries. Local authorities suspect illegal cylinder refilling operations at the site. Meanwhile, a separate cylinder blast in Delhi injured four individuals, highlighting ongoing safety concerns with gas cylinders in residential areas.
- 01The explosion occurred in a residential property in Burail, Chandigarh, on Monday evening.
- 02One person died and six others were injured due to the cylinder blasts.
- 03Local residents have alleged that the property was used for illegal cylinder-refilling operations.
- 04In a separate incident, four people were injured in a cylinder blast in Ajit Nagar, East Delhi, on Saturday.
- 05The likely cause of the Delhi blast was identified as a leaking gas cylinder pipe.
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On Monday evening, a series of LPG cylinder explosions in Burail, Chandigarh, led to the death of one individual and injuries to six others. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gurjeet Kaur confirmed that an FIR has been filed, with local residents alleging that the site was being utilized for illegal cylinder-refilling activities. The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a related event, a separate cylinder explosion in Ajit Nagar, East Delhi, on Saturday injured four people. Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajendra Prasad Meena reported that police officers responded promptly to a fire at the location, rescuing individuals trapped inside and transporting them to a hospital for treatment. The DCP indicated that a leaking gas cylinder pipe was likely responsible for this incident as well, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures regarding gas cylinders in residential areas.
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The incidents raise serious concerns about the safety of LPG cylinder usage in residential areas, prompting calls for stricter regulations and inspections.
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