Bareilly: House Collapses After Gas Cylinder Explosion, Woman Critically Injured

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Devastating Explosion Rocks Residential Area

An intense explosion from a gas cylinder in a residential house in Kasba Shahi, Bareilly, on Friday morning sent shockwaves of panic through local residents. The sudden incident caused severe cracks in the house's walls and lintel, and damaged most of the household belongings.

Around fourteen family members were present in the house at the time of the incident. Amit Sharma's wife sustained critical injuries and was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Bareilly. Due to her grave condition, doctors have referred her to Delhi.

Eyewitness Accounts and Damage Assessment

According to eyewitnesses, the blast was so powerful that the kitchen door frame was dislodged and flew about twenty meters before hitting another wall. The loud sound of the explosion was heard far and wide, creating an atmosphere of fear in the surrounding areas.

Administrative Investigation Underway

Upon receiving information about the incident, local administrative and political representatives rushed to the scene. Mirganj MLA Dr. DC Verma, District Minister Sanjay Chauhan, Mandal President Thakur Anurodh Singh, and Shahi Chairman Veerpal Maurya inspected the site. They immediately informed the Mirganj administration and police about the event.

Following their report, SDM Nidhi Shukla, Tehsildar Ashish Kumar Singh, and CO Ajay Kumar arrived at the scene with police forces. The officials surveyed the location and assessed the overall situation. SDM Nidhi Shukla stated that a thorough investigation into the causes of the incident is underway.

The precise reasons for the explosion will be determined only after the detailed investigation is completed. Currently, the police are examining all aspects of the case to uncover the truth behind the accident.