Kanpur Gas Cylinder Explosion Leaves Elderly Man with Severe Burns, Two Goats Dead
In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, an elderly man sustained severe burns and two goats died after a domestic gas cylinder exploded in the Naya Purwa hamlet under Bhiduri gram panchayat, located in the Chaubepur police station area of Kanpur. According to police reports, the explosion was caused by a gas leakage that occurred when the man forgot to turn off the gas after cooking.
Details of the Explosion and Immediate Aftermath
The blast was so powerful that it shook the roof and walls of the room where it occurred. At the time of the explosion, the elderly man, identified as Ramesh Chandra, was sleeping inside the room and suffered severe burns as a result. Two goats that were tied in the same room died instantly on the spot due to the impact of the blast.
Ramesh Chandra, a resident of Dubiyana village in the Shivrajpur area, was living on rent in Ramu Shukla's house in Naya Purwa. He stated that late Tuesday night, after finishing his cooking, he inadvertently forgot to turn off the gas, leading to a significant gas leakage in the room. This negligence culminated in a sudden and violent explosion, during which he was also badly burned.
Police Response and Investigation
Police authorities arrived at the scene promptly after receiving information about the incident. They admitted the injured man to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment for his burns. The police have confirmed that his condition is now out of danger, and necessary legal actions are being taken as part of the ongoing investigation into the matter.
The Commissionerate police further elaborated through its official handle on X that their teams immediately reached the spot following reports of the gas cylinder explosion. A preliminary assessment indicates that the explosion occurred at night due to the gas not being turned off after use. The police are continuing their investigation to ensure all aspects of the incident are thoroughly examined.
Key Points from the Incident:- The explosion took place in Naya Purwa hamlet, Kanpur, late Tuesday night.
- Ramesh Chandra suffered severe burns and is hospitalized.
- Two goats tied in the room died on the spot.
- Police attribute the blast to a gas leakage from an unturned-off cylinder.
- Legal proceedings are underway as the investigation continues.
