Delhi: Four injured in cylinder blast in Shahdara's Ajit Nagar area

Four people, including children, were injured in a cylinder blast in Delhi's Shahdara area. Two police constables noticed the fire and rescued the family trapped on the first floor. The likely cause was a leaking gas cylinder pipe.

At least four people were injured after a cylinder blast in the Ajit Nagar area of Shahdara in East Delhi on Saturday.

Police Detail Swift Rescue

Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajendra Prasad Meena said the incident took place at around 1:30 pm. He said Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep received information about a fire at the location and immediately rushed to the spot. The police personnel rescued a woman, children and a man, and shifted them safely to the hospital, where treatment is ongoing.

Speaking to ANI, Shahdara DCP said, "... At around 1:30 pm, Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep received information about a fire at House No. 4332, Gali No. 9, Ajit Nagar, Gandhi Nagar. After reaching the spot, they found people trapped on the first floor. They rescued a woman, children, and husband, took them safely to the hospital, where treatment is ongoing."

Leaking Gas Pipe Likely Cause

According to the DCP, the likely cause of the blast was a leaking gas cylinder pipe. "The staff's timely action prevented a major tragedy. The likely cause was a leaking gas cylinder pipe. Despite no PCR call being made, the beat staff noticed the fire and responded immediately," he further said.

Further information on the incident is still awaited. (ANI)

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