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Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Boy killed in cylinder blast
Bengaluru: A 10-year-old boy died in a suspected cylinder blast here on Friday, police said. At least nine persons were injured in the incident. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced after visiting the blast spot and hospitals that Rs 5 lakh compensation will be given to the family of the deceased. 'And the medical expenses of those injured will be borne by the government,' he added. The victim was identified as Mubarak. The incident happened at Chinnayanpalya of Wilson Garden, Central Bengaluru, a tightly packed predominantly residential neighbourhood where houses abut each other. After visiting the site, Siddaramaiah told the reporters that prima facie, a cylinder blast was the cause for the incident. 'There is no smell, but according to police and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike reports, a cylinder blast might have taken place,' he said. He further said nine people were injured, and that Mubarak was declared dead at the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Offiials had earlier said 12 persons sustained injuries in the blast. The house where the blast occurred belongs to one Kasturamma, who is also admitted in hospital with burn injuries, added the CM. According to him, 13 houses have been damaged. 'I have instructed the BBMP Commissioner to get the houses repaired. If the house has collapsed completely, we will get them constructed,' he added.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Boy killed in cylinder blast; CM announces Rs 5 lakh compensation
Bengaluru, Aug 15 (PTI) A 10-year-old boy died in a suspected cylinder blast here on Friday, police said. At least nine persons were injured in the incident. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced after visiting the blast spot and hospitals that Rs 5 lakh compensation will be given to the family of the deceased. 'And the medical expenses of those injured will be borne by the government," he added. The victim was identified as Mubarak. The incident happened at Chinnayanpalya of Wilson Garden, Central Bengaluru, a tightly packed predominantly residential neighbourhood where houses abut each other. After visiting the site, Siddaramaiah told the reporters that prima facie, a cylinder blast was the cause for the incident. 'There is no smell, but according to police and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike reports, a cylinder blast might have taken place," he said. He further said nine people were injured, and that Mubarak was declared dead at the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Offiials had earlier said 12 persons sustained injuries in the blast. The house where the blast occurred belongs to one Kasturamma, who is also admitted in hospital with burn injuries, added the CM. According to him, 13 houses have been damaged. 'I have instructed the BBMP Commissioner to get the houses repaired. If the house has collapsed completely, we will get them constructed," he added. Earlier, speaking to reporters, City Police Commissioner, Seemanth Kumar Singh said the house in which the blast occurred, was being rented by a three-member family. 'The man works as a labourer and had left for work early in the morning as usual. The mother and the child at home were injured. But the boy who died was in a neighbouring house," said Kumar. He said the police control room received the call around 8.30am. 'We immediately informed the Bomb Disposal Squad, Anti-Terrorism Squad, State Disaster Response Force, Fire Brigade as well as the local police," Singh added. 'We are clearing the houses that are damaged, investigation is on." It was too early to say what exactly caused the blast, said Kumar. PTI JR SA view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 17:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Boy killed in cylinder blast; CM announces 5 lakh compensation
Bengaluru, Aug 15 (PTI) A 10-year-old boy died in a suspected cylinder blast here on Friday, police said. At least and nine persons were injured in the incident. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced after visiting the blast spot and hospitals that Rs 5 lakh compensation will be given to the family of the deceased. 'And the medical expenses of those injured will be borne by the government," he added. The victim was identified as Mubarak. The incident happened at Chinnayanpalya of Wilson Garden, Central Bengaluru, a tightly packed predominantly residential neighbourhood where houses abut each other. After visiting the site, Siddaramaiah told the reporters that prima facie, a cylinder blast was the cause for the incident. 'There is no smell, but according to police and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike reports, a cylinder blast might have taken place," he said. He further said nine people were injured, and that Mubarak was declared dead at the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Officials had earlier said 12 persons sustained injuries in the blast. The house where the blast occurred belongs to one Kasturamma, who is also admitted in hospital with burn injuries, added the CM. According to him, 13 houses have been damaged. 'I have instructed the BBMP Commissioner to get the houses repaired. If the house has collapsed completely, we will get them constructed," he added. Earlier, speaking to reporters, City Police Commissioner, Seemanth Kumar Singh said the house in which the blast occurred, was being rented by a three-member family. 'The man works as a labourer and had left for work early in the morning as usual. The mother and the child at home were injured. But the boy who died was in a neighbouring house," said Kumar. He said the police control room received the call around 8.30am. 'We immediately informed the Bomb Disposal Squad, Anti-Terrorism Squad, State Disaster Response Force, Fire Brigade as well as the local police," Singh added. 'We are clearing the houses that are damaged, investigation is on." It was too early to say what exactly caused the blast, said Kumar. PTI JR SA view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 15:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Suspected cylinder blast in Bengaluru injures nine, one minor dead
A suspected cylinder blast occurred in Adugodi, Bengaluru, on Friday around 8.30 am, damaging several houses and leaving one child dead and nine others Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said, 'Around 7–8 houses are damaged. Some other 7–8 houses are partially damaged. Treatment is ongoing in five different hospitals. The Bomb Detection Team, Fire team, SDRF, Forensic Team, and local police are working to remove debris and ensure nobody else is trapped.' advertisementDCP (South East) Sara Fatima said police received a call about the incident earlier in the day. 'These are compact homes in a slum area. Suspected cylinder blast. All injured moved to hospital. Reports of one dead, but we'll issue a detailed statement by evening,' she Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site and said, 'An explosion has occurred. There is a suspicion that it might have been a cylinder blast. Several houses have collapsed. Instructions have been given to repair the houses. A woman named Kasturamma and another person, Narasmma, have been admitted to Victoria Hospital. A boy named Mubarak has died. Nine people are injured and receiving treatment.#WATCH | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits the site in Wilson Garden, Bengaluru where a cylinder blast occurred. Around 6 houses damaged in the have visited the site and are conducting an investigation. The Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police also visited the ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2025"The government will bear all treatment costs. A compensation of Rs 5 lakh has been announced for Mubarak's family. Kasturamma has severe burns, and her treatment will be taken care of. Neighboring houses have also been damaged. The exact cause is being investigated.,' he added. The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. Police are yet to confirm the cause of the another incident, three people died and three others were injured when a welding gas cylinder exploded at a scrap shop near the fishing harbour in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam last information from locals, police, fire personnel and rescue teams rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. Initial reports suggested that a defect in the gas cylinder used for welding may have triggered the explosion.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru
