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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
2 siblings succumb to injuries sustained in CNG cylinder blast in Northeast Delhi
A day after three minor siblings sustained severe burn injuries in a CNG cylinder blast at a godown in Northeast Delhi's Sunder Nagri area, two of them succumbed during treatment Sunday. According to the Delhi Police, they are conducting raids to nab the accused. The police said the explosion took place at around 4.33 pm Saturday at the godown, leaving the three children, and a worker with severe burn injuries. The police said that the blast took place during a repair operation inside the godown, which was reportedly being used to store and repair old CNG cylinders. Initial reports indicate that the CNG cylinders were stored on the ground floor of a four-storey residential building. One of the cylinders exploded during repair work, leading to the injuries. The impact of the explosion was such that it shattered the iron gate of the premises, injuring three brothers, Raja, 3, Sakib, 7, and Abbas, 9, who were playing outside. The worker, identified as Arshad, 22, suffered major burn injuries. All four injured were rushed to GTB Hospital for urgent medical care. Doctors at the GTB Hospital said the three children sustained critical burns, with Sakib suffering 90 per cent burns, Abbas 85 per cent, and Raja 85 per cent. Arshad suffered approximately 70 per cent burns, they added. Following the blast, two fire tenders were dispatched to the spot by the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) to prevent further damage and ensure safety. Videos from the Delhi Fire Services showed the ground floor godown containing the Compressed Natural Gas cylinders. An iron gate, which originally provided an entryway into the godown, can be seen several feet away from the building after the blast. The police said Crime and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are examining the site to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances of the incident. 'Legal action has been initiated against the owner of the godown, and further investigation is underway,' said a police officer.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
2 kids die in cylinder blast at Northeast Delhi godown; 3rd sibling critical
Image used is for representational purposes only NEW DELHI: Two of the three minor siblings, Abbas and Sakib, injured in a CNG cylinder explosion at a godown in northeast Delhi's Sunder Nagri on Saturday succumbed to their injuries during the treatment, police said on Sunday. The explosion occurred on the ground floor of a residential building, where an unauthorised gas cylinder storage unit was being run. According to police, the three brothers, aged between 3 and 7 years, lived with their family in Nand Nagri. The two elder children, aged 4 and 7 years, sustained burns covering 90% and 85% of their bodies and died during treatment. Their three-year-old brother, Raja, with similar injuries, is in a critical condition. A worker, identified as Arshad, present at the time, too sustained 70% burns. Preliminary investigations confirmed that storing LPG cylinders in a residential area violates safety regulations. "Operating such a facility is illegal. We are compiling a detailed report to submit to the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) for further action," said a senior police officer, adding, a case has been registered against the owners of the building and godown. No arrests have been made so far and the search is on for the suspects, he said. The children's father, who worked as a tailor, resided with the family in Nand Nagri. The incident has sparked outrage in the neighbourhood, with locals demanding strict action against those responsible. A case has been registered under sections 106(1) (causing death by negligence), 287 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter), 125A (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 326(G) (mischief by fire or explosive substances) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police received the first call about the blast at 4.33 pm on Saturday, after which two fire tenders and 12 firefighters were dispatched to the location. The explosion occurred at a godown on street number 6. During a repair operation, a CNG cylinder reportedly blew up, the force of which shattered the iron gate. The children, who were playing nearby, were caught in the blast and severely injured. "We are examining whether any gas remained in the cylinder. It's possible a grinder used during repairs caused a spark that triggered the fire," a police official stated.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Day after cylinder blast at NE Delhi godown, 2 kids die
New Delhi: Two of the three minor siblings, Abbas and Sakib, injured in a CNG cylinder explosion at a godown in northeast Delhi's Sunder Nagri on Saturday succumbed to their injuries during the treatment, police said on Sunday. The explosion occurred on the ground floor of a residential building, where an unauthorised gas cylinder storage unit was being run. According to police, the three brothers, aged between 3 and 7 years, lived with their family in Nand Nagri. The two elder children, aged 4 and 7 years, sustained burns covering 90% and 85% of their bodies and died during treatment. Their three-year-old brother, Raja, with similar injuries, is in a critical condition. A worker, identified as Arshad, present at the time, too sustained 70% burns. Preliminary investigations confirmed that storing LPG cylinders in a residential area violates safety regulations. "Operating such a facility is illegal. We are compiling a detailed report to submit to the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) for further action," said a senior police officer, adding, a case has been registered against the owners of the building and godown. No arrests have been made so far and the search is on for the suspects, he said. The children's father, who worked as a tailor, resided with the family in Nand Nagri. The incident has sparked outrage in the neighbourhood, with locals demanding strict action against those responsible. A case has been registered under sections 106(1) (causing death by negligence), 287 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter), 125A (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 326(G) (mischief by fire or explosive substances) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police received the first call about the blast at 4.33 pm on Saturday, after which two fire tenders and 12 firefighters were dispatched to the location. The explosion occurred at a godown on street number 6. During a repair operation, a CNG cylinder reportedly blew up, the force of which shattered the iron gate. The children, who were playing nearby, were caught in the blast and severely injured. "We are examining whether any gas remained in the cylinder. It's possible a grinder used during repairs caused a spark that triggered the fire," a police official stated.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
CNG cylinder blast in East Delhi injures 3 children and a worker
A powerful explosion from a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder at a godown in East Delhi's Sunder Nagri area on Saturday afternoon left three young siblings and a worker with severe burn injuries, officials said. The blast occurred around 4:33 pm in K Block of Sunder Nagri, where the ground floor of a four-story residential building was reportedly being used as a storage and repair site for old CNG cylinders. The explosion took place during a repair operation, according to the Delhi Police. The force of the blast was such that it shattered the godown's iron gate and propelled it several feet away, injuring three children — Raja, 3, Sakib, 7, and Abbas, 9 — who were playing nearby. A worker inside the premises, identified as Arshad, 22, also sustained major burn injuries. All four were taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors said the children remain in critical condition. Sakib suffered burns on 90 per cent of his body, Abbas and Raja each sustained burns over 85 per cent, and Arshad suffered burns covering approximately 70 per cent of his body. Footage released by the Delhi Fire Services showed multiple CNG cylinders stacked in the godown. 'An iron gate that provided access to the godown was found several feet from the building due to the explosion's impact,' a fire department official said. Two fire tenders were dispatched to the site to contain the situation. Teams from the Crime Branch and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) have begun investigating the cause and circumstances of the explosion. 'Legal action has been initiated against the owner of the godown, and further investigation is underway,' a police official said.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Three boys, including minor son of police officer, gangrape minor girl in Belagavi; two arrested
BELAGAVI: A minor girl has been gangraped by three persons allegedly including the son of a police officer and two others in Belagavi. The Belagavi police have arrested two of the accused, one of whom is a minor. The police officer's son, who is also a minor, is absconding. A case under POCSO Act has been booked against the accused. The incident which occured on April 11 has come to light on Tuesday after which the police traced the accused and were able to arrest two of them. However, the police are on the hunt for another accused and likely to arrest him tonight, according to Belagavi Police Commissioner Iada Martin Marbaniang. A resident of Belagavi, the girl went with one of the accused to a farm house located on Belagavi outskirts and later two other accused joined them. One of the accused, Sakib allegedly booked a room in the farm house and then two other minor boys and the girl joined him there.
