65-year-old dead in cylinder blast near Mohali

The intensity was such that the ceiling of the neighbour’s house also collapsed and a woman sleeping there got injured.

A 65-year-old man, Sudarshan Singh, was killed when a cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bursted in Jhujar Nagar in Mohali around 8.45 am on Wednesday. The intensity was such that the ceiling of the neighbour’s house also collapsed and a woman sleeping there got injured.

Sudarshan Singh was rushed to the civil hospital where he was declared brought dead. (Representative image)

Gas cylinder safety tips

Disconnect liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulator and fix safety cap when not using cylinder for a long time

Keep LPG cylinder in upright position and away from other inflammable material

Check for gas leaks regularly by applying soap solution on cylinder joints. The appearance of soap bubbles indicates a leak

Don’t use a lighter/candle to detect leaks and replace worn-out or defective tubes and regulators. Half of all cooking gas-related accidents occur due to leakage from rubber tube. Use regulators and tubes with ISI mark

Ensure all parts of the LPG system are in good condition. Contact franchisee for immediate assistance

A visit to the spot revealed he lived alone; further details about him were not known. The injured woman, 22-year-old Reena Kaur, was admitted to the local civil hospital for treatment, whereas Sudarshan was declared brought dead.

Neighbours had informed the police and a fire tender was pressed into service. The firemen took out the body by breaking the locks. Fire department officials said the blast was apparently due to bursting of a cylinder caused by leakage.

This comes weeks after a cylinder blast in Panchkula claimed seven lives.

Experts say you must check for gas leaks regularly by applying soap solution on cylinder joints. The appearance of soap bubbles indicates a leak.