Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Ghaziabad AC Explosion Claims Mechanic's Life, Family Alleges Foul Play
Imagine a mechanic working on an air conditioner when suddenly, it explodes!
That's what happened in Ghaziabad.
A technician was fixing an AC at a restaurant, but the machine blew up, and he died.
His family thinks someone turned the AC on while he was working, causing the problem.
The police are now trying to figure out what really happened.
The accident also injured another person.
Experts say that leaving nitrogen in the system or problems like electrical faults or heat build up could cause these explosions.
The police are still working to find out exactly why this happened and who might be responsible.
An AC compressor exploded on Saturday at a restaurant in Ghaziabad, killing a technician.
The family alleges the AC was switched on, causing the explosion during a gas refill operation.
An FIR has been filed against unknown persons under Section 106 of BNS.
The incident occurred at the Walk in the Woods restaurant in Vaishali's Sector 4.
The region has seen a number of AC-related accidents.
- Who
- Pintu Kumar, a 35-year-old technician, died; Puran was injured; Ved Bansal, the restaurant owner.
- What
- An AC compressor exploded during a gas refill operation, causing the death of one technician and injury to another.
- When
- Saturday afternoon, around 2:10 PM
- Where
- Vaishali's Sector 4, Ghaziabad, India
- Why
- A special team is investigating the cause of the explosion.
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Nitrogen Presence
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Nitrogen left in the system poses explosion risks if not removed completely.
Explosion Causes
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Electrical faults, refrigerant issues, heat buildup, and poor maintenance can cause explosions.
- Deceased
- Pintu Kumar
- Location
- Walk in the Woods restaurant
- Cause
- AC compressor
- Charges
- Section 106 of BNS (causing death by negligence)
- AC Fire Incidents (April 1-June 5)
- 85 in Noida and 32 in Ghaziabad
- Victim's Brother
- Atish Kumar