Overview
- The blast hit during meal preparation at the home of fruit vendor Suresh Gupta on Monday evening around 5pm and caused the two-storey house to collapse, trapping residents under rubble.
- Rescuers pulled seven people from the debris and took them to hospital, with three admitted for treatment and one man reported to have suffered about 90% burns and remain in critical condition.
- Four family members identified by police as Kunal Gupta, Arpit Gupta, Ved Gupta and Yash Gupta died from their injuries while undergoing treatment and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
- Police, fire teams and local residents carried out the rescue operation and officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
- The state government announced one-time payments of ₹2 lakh for each next of kin and ₹50,000 for the injured, and the case highlights recurring risks from domestic LPG leaks and the need for rapid burn care and building-safety checks.