Explosion at LPG refilling shop leaves two injured in Bengaluru's Electronics City: Report

An LPG cylinder explosion in Electronics City injured two men, Syed Reyan and Syed Ayan, during illegal refilling.

Published on: Oct 25, 2024, 17:30:17 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city saw an explosion during an LPG cylinder refilling incident in Electronics City on Wednesday, which resulted in injuries to two individuals, who are being treated at the Victoria Hospital, The Hindu reported.

The LPG refilling shop in Bengaluru was operating without proper safety measures. (PTI)

The victims have been identified by the publication as Syed Reyan and Syed Ayan. Authorities spoke to reporters about the incident and said that the shop, which had recently been rented out by an individual named Anwar for illegal refilling operations, was operating without proper safety measures.

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The two injured men, who were unaware of the hazardous nature of the task, attempted to refill a cylinder using a pin, triggering the explosion, the report noted. The force of the blast threw them to the ground, causing both to suffer burn injuries.

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Residents in the vicinity were startled by the loud explosion and promptly contacted the police. Officers from the Electronics City police station, assisted by local residents, quickly transported the injured to the hospital for treatment.

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The police have launched a suo motu case against Anwar for operating the illegal refilling unit and are actively searching for him, the publication added. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to ensure accountability for the incident. Further probe is underway and more details are awaited.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More