Daijiworld Media Network – Kaup (HB/MS)
Kaup, Mar 21: In an incident that occurred on Monday March 21 at Farkinakatte of the town, two people died when a LPG cylinder exploded at a scrap shop.
It is said that the cylinder exploded when the scrap shop caught fire. Razab from Mallar and Razab from Chandranagara, are the deceased who lost their lives in this incident.
Razab from Mallar and Razab Chandranagara, died on the spot. Hasanabba, Nayaz and Veerappa were admitted to the hospital in serious condition.
It is said that an LPG cylinder which was in the scrap exploded, leading to the mishap. The loss is estimated to be in lacs.
The shop falls under the limits of Kaup police station.
Two fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames.