Overview
- Police and emergency crews responded after three cylinders detonated inside a Burail (Sector‑45) residence, with residents and reporters saying multiple people were pulled from debris and taken to hospital.
- The blasts damaged the house and left cracks in nearby homes while officers recovered at least 10 gas cylinders from the scene.
- Officials have not confirmed a definitive cause and are investigating a possible gas leak alongside allegations that cylinders were being illegally refilled and stored at the premises.
- Local witnesses and residents say illegal refilling and black‑market sale of LPG in the neighbourhood is common, a claim authorities say they will examine as part of the inquiry.
- Monday evening’s explosions have prompted a cordon and structural checks of nearby buildings, and authorities warn the probe could trigger tighter enforcement of cylinder storage and safety rules in the area.