One person was killed and three others were injured in a gas cylinder explosion during a function organised in Shahjahanpur to celebrate the birthday of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati.
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The incident occurred in Chinibagh area when a hydrogen gas cylinder used to inflate balloons exploded at Ramlila Ground, killing Rakesh Badhai (50) on the spot, district magistrate Ajay Chauhan said.
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The injured have been admitted to the district hospital, he said adding that an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh would be given to the kin of Rakesh.
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