Overview
- The blast occurred Wednesday night in the Charbazar area of Sribhumi in Assam's Karimganj district after a reported gas leak ignited.
- At least 25 people were injured, with multiple victims in critical condition according to hospital reports.
- At least 18 patients were referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for specialised burn care, with doctors describing several conditions as precarious.
- Karimganj Civil Hospital struggled to handle the surge of burn cases as families alleged shortages of essential treatment supplies.
- Police opened an inquiry into the cause of the explosion, and Assam minister Krishnendu Paul said a special team was formed to ensure adequate medical support.