2 injured in gas cylinder explosion in Howrah

Kolkata: Two youths were injured when a gas cylinder exploded at Bagnan in Howrah on Wednesday night.

The injured victims were immediately rushed to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. According to police, a gas balloon seller and a Class IX student from the locality were injured in the incident. On the occasion of Netaji's 122nd birth anniversary, a cultural programme was going on in the area. The gas cylinder suddenly burst leaving the two seriously injured. Locals heard a loud thud and found the two youths wreathing in pain. They initially took the injured victims to Uluberia Sub-Divisional Hospital and later shifted them to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as their condition deteriorated. The health condition of both the victims is stated to be serious.

After being informed police reached the spot and cordoned off the area. They also collected samples from the place of the incident for the sake of investigation. Cops are investigating if there were faults on the part of the balloon seller. A detailed probe has been initiated.