Overview
- The explosion occurred around 11 a.m. after a large drifting balloon entered the Shanti Sarovar compound and burst as workers tried to hold it.
- The injured were identified as Prasad, Krishna, Surender and Sreenu, with police reporting about 50% burns for Prasad and around 30% for the others.
- All four were moved to private hospitals for treatment, with one person reported in critical condition.
- A preliminary inquiry traced the balloon to decorations at Sandhya Convention for a Holi event reportedly organised by a person identified as Rahul, linked to Rangdesi Holi event management.
- Authorities have not confirmed the gas type or exact cause of the blast, though one report described the device as a helium balloon.