Overview
- The blast occurred in the Amol Tower building in Goregaon around 10:30 p.m. Monday when balloons ignited seconds after entering the elevator.
- Police registered a negligence case against balloon vendor TK Jaiswal under Article 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the investigation continues.
- The injured were identified as student Himani Tapriya, 21, and delivery worker Raju Kumar Mahato, 32, who were treated for burns and reported out of danger.
- Some reports cite a third injured person, and officials have not issued a definitive tally of casualties.
- The balloons were being delivered for a resident’s birthday order placed by Arpit Jain, and authorities have yet to confirm the gas, though hydrogen is suspected and experts urge using certified helium or air instead.