Cylinder explosion in RR Nagar injures three, including nine-year-old boy
Cylinder explosion in RR Nagar godown injures three, including a nine-year-old boy, amid suspected gas leak and fire.
The incident occurred at a godown belonging to Bablu, a native of Bihar living in Bengaluru for the past 20 years, who was using the godown to store materials for his pani puri business.
Published - October 24, 2026 12:33 pm IST
A suspected gas leak from a cylinder reportedly occurred during the night, following which a fire broke out inside the godown located at RR Nagar in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
Three people, including a nine-year-old boy, suffered injuries after a cylinder explosion at a godown in the Pattangere area of Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar) in Bengaluru on Saturday (October 24) morning.
The injured have been identified as Bablu, Lakshmamma, who lives in a neighbouring house, and a nine-year-old boy. They were shifted to a private hospital for treatment by the police.
According to preliminary information, the incident occurred at a godown belonging to Bablu, a native of Bihar who has been living in Bengaluru for the past 20 years. Although he owns a house elsewhere, he was using the godown to store materials for his pani puri business.
A suspected gas leak from a cylinder reportedly occurred during the night, following which a fire broke out inside the godown. Pressure is believed to have built up inside the premises. When Bablu arrived in the morning and opened the door, flames suddenly burst out, injuring him and the two others.
Fire and emergency services personnel, along with the police, inspected the spot. Further details about the cause of the incident and the extent of the injuries are awaited.
Published - October 24, 2026 12:33 pm IST
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