Cylinder explosion in RR Nagar injures three, including nine-year-old boy
A cylinder explosion at a godown in Bengaluru's RR Nagar injured three people, including a nine-year-old boy. The incident was caused by a suspected gas leak that ignited when the owner opened the premises.
Why it matters
The event underscores the risks associated with improper storage of hazardous materials in residential or mixed-use urban areas.
Cylinder explosion in RR Nagar injures three, including nine-year-old boy left A suspected gas leak from a cylinder reportedly occurred during the night, following which a fire broke out inside the godown located at RR Nagar in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026. Special arrangement Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/karnataka/ifykzb/article71619310.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/1000388802.jpg The incident occurred at a godown belonging to Bablu, a native of Bihar living in Bengaluru for the past 20 years, who was using the godown to store materials for his pani puri business. Three people, including a nine-year-old boy, suffered injuries after a cylinder explosion at a godown in the Pattangere area of Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar) in Bengaluru on Saturday (October 24) morning. The injured have been identified as Bablu, Lakshmamma, who lives in a neighbouring house, and a nine-year-old boy.
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