Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Vizag Gas Blast: CM Announces Compensation, Investigation Underway
A gas cylinder exploded near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour, causing the death of three people.
The Chief Minister announced that each family who lost a loved one will get 10 lakh rupees to help them.
Three people are also in the hospital getting help for their injuries, with one in a private hospital.
The police are looking into how this happened, as similar accidents have occurred before due to the misuse of domestic gas cylinders.
CM Chandrababu Naidu announced ₹10 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased.
The gas cylinder explosion occurred near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on August 7.
Three individuals, Ganesh, Srinu, and Mutyalu, died in the explosion.
Three injured individuals, Yellaji, Sanyasi Rao, and Ranga Rao, are receiving medical treatment.
Police are investigating the incident, including potential negligence.
- Who
- Ganesh, Srinu, and Mutyalu (deceased), Yellaji, Sanyasi Rao, and Ranga Rao (injured), CM Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Gas cylinder explosion
- When
- August 7
- Where
- Near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour
- Why
- Investigation underway; police suggest misuse of domestic cylinders for cutting purposes
- Event
- Gas cylinder explosion
- Location
- Near Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour
- Date
- August 7
- Fatalities
- 3
- Injured
- 3
- Compensation
- ₹10 lakh per family
- Investigation
- Underway
Sources
Three killed in gas cylinder explosion in Vizag fishing harbour
Three Dead, 3 Critical After Gas Cylinder Bursts in Vizag
Three die, three injured in a gas cylinder explosion
CM Chandrababu announces ex-gratia to gas cylinder explosion victims in Vizag
