Four persons, including two fire brigade personnel who were dousing a blaze, were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a tailor shop in Bagpur Adda here on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a Hoshiarpur municipal fire brigade team received information about a fire at the shop and rushed to the spot.
The team included firemen Manjit Singh, Parmjit Singh and Gurditt Singh. Gurditt said the rescue team had started firefighting operations, but an LPG cylinder kept inside the shop suddenly exploded. Following the blast, Manjit, who was standing in front of it, suffered burn injuries, while Parmjit, who was nearby, was also injured.
The police said the shop owner, Mandeep Kaur (25), and Rajveer Kaur (50), both residents of Bagpur, were also injured in the incident. They were admitted to a private hospital for treatment.
Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain visited the Civil Hospital and enquired about the condition of the injured. She said Manjit Singh suffered around 11 per cent burn injuries, while Parmjit Singh sustained 4 per cent facial burns. Both are undergoing treatment, and their condition is stable.
The DC said she was ordering a magisterial inquiry into the incident and the police had also initiated a separate investigation. All possible assistance would be provided to the injured by the government, she said.
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