2 hrs ago

Delhi oxygen cylinder blast kills one; godown owner detained

An oxygen cylinder exploded near a commercial building in Delhi.

The cylinder reportedly fell while workers were unloading it from a truck.

The blast killed Mohit Singh, who was 35 years old.

Four other people were hurt.

They were taken to a hospital for treatment.

The explosion was strong enough to break windows in nearby buildings.

Police detained the owner of the godown.

They also filed a case because the death may have been caused by negligence.

Key facts

Death toll: One person died.
Injuries: Four people were injured and are receiving treatment.
Deceased: Mohit Singh, 35, a helper and resident of Jaitpur, Delhi.
Location: Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi.
Incident cause reported by police: The oxygen cylinder fell onto the road while being unloaded from a truck.
Police action: The godown owner was detained.
Legal action: An FIR was filed under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence.
Hospital: The injured were taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Trauma Centre.

m.rediff.com · 20 hrs ago