UP: Firecracker explosion, LPG gas cylinder burn injuries to 3 women and a child

UP: Firecracker explosion, LPG gas cylinder burn injuries to 3 women and a child

An LPG gas cylinder and firecrackers exploded in Rampur Dhobiahar village in Bahraich on Sunday, inflicting burn injuries on three women and a child, according to the police.

According to Pavitra Mohan Tripathi, additional superintendent of police (rural), a guy had firecrackers stored in his thatched hut, which caught fire while the meal was being prepared and resulted in the LPG cylinder explosion.

The wounded have been sent to the district hospital, according to the police officer, who also noted that the guy had a permit to store and sell fireworks. The injured have been named as Sukka (70), Shabnam (16), Bitti (35), and Akbar (7).

The Additional SP said that a circle officer would investigate the situation and take appropriate action against the individual if it is discovered that he failed to store firecrackers properly.