Overview
- Aravind, 23, a senior analyst with Capgemini from Ballari, died when a commercial gas cylinder exploded at Seven Hills Sai Co-Living in Kundalahalli around 6:15–6:30 pm Monday.
- HAL police registered an FIR and invoked culpable homicide not amounting to murder against owner Vishnu and local manager Roja, who are in custody for questioning.
- Investigators say a gas leak was detected around 2 p.m. and allegedly ignored, and the exact ignition source of the evening explosion remains under investigation.
- Police reported inadequate ventilation and noted two commercial cylinders and one domestic cylinder on site, with construction setback violations under review.
- Fire and emergency services evacuated the seven-storey, 43-room building, and three injured residents—Venkatesh (28), Vishal Verma (23) and C V Goel (25)—are being treated at Brookefield Hospital.