Puri: LPG Gas cylinder explodes during Diwali celebrations, more than 10 people injured, 7 of them critical

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Puri: More than 10 people were injured and 7 of them sustained critical injuries when a LPG Gas cylinder exploded after coming in contact with the flame of a diya (earthen lamp) while firecrackers were being lit during Diwali celebrations in Puri this evening.

According to reports, the LPG gas cylinder exploded at the residence of one Dilip Singh, located behind ‘Madan Villa’ in the Baliapanda area of the pilgrim city.

All the injured persons were admitted to Puri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) for treatment. One of the critically injured, Sanjeev Sarkar, was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Kataka for further treatment.

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The other critically injured individuals are Saraswati Debanath, Loknath Biswas, Anukul Biswas, Dilip Singh, Trinath Reddy, and Jagannath Baliarsingh.

Cops from the Baliapanda and Kumbharpada police stations have arrived at the District Headquarters Hospital and have initiated an investigation into the matter.

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