Illegal LPG cylinder: Man suffers severe burns, building collapses in Bengaluru

A man refilling the LPG cylinder illegally, suffered severe burns when the cylinder blasted at Cottonpet in Bengaluru. 22-year-old Hemanth suffered burns and before the fire engulfed the building, he ran for his life. Hemanth got admitted to the burns ward in the Victoria Hospital. Illegal refilling of LPG is suspected to be taking place inside the building. The building has partially collapsed and the owner is said to be a Bommanahalli resident. It is said that Hemanth would refill cylinders every night. A case in this regard has been booked at the Cottonpet Police Station against the owner of the house.