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₹12.4-Lakh Compensation Awarded for Fatal LPG Cylinder Explosion
A woman named Kusumam received compensation after her son died in an LPG cylinder explosion.
The explosion happened when Kusumam was trying to connect the gas cylinder.
The gas leaked and caught fire, causing burns to both her and her son.
The son sadly died.
A consumer panel decided the companies involved were careless, and awarded Kusumam money to cover the loss of her son, her injuries, and legal costs.
The investigation showed the gas leak came from a faulty cylinder.
Consumer panel awards over ₹12 lakh for fatal LPG explosion.
The incident occurred during an attempt to connect an LPG cylinder, resulting in a fire.
Sebin Abraham, the son, died from burn injuries, while Kusumam, the mother, survived with severe injuries.
The commission found the respondents, including BPCL, negligent.
The compensation covers the death of the son, the mother's injuries, and legal expenses.
- Who
- Kusumam Eby, Sebin Abraham, and respondents including BPCL
- What
- The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission awarded compensation for an LPG cylinder explosion.
- When
- November 18, 2020
- Where
- Kottayam, India
- Why
- Due to negligence from the respondents, resulting in the death of Sebin and injuries to Kusumam.
- Compensation Amount
- ₹12,40,976
- Additional Compensation
- ₹10,000 for legal expenses
- Victim
- Kusumam Eby
- Fatal Injury
- Sebin Abraham
- Incident Date
- November 18, 2020
- Location
- Kottayam, India
- Cause of Fire
- Defect in cylinder