Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Hoshiarpur LPG Tanker Blast: 3 Killed, Shops Gutted, Villagers Protest
An LPG tanker crashed and exploded on a highway in Mandiala village, leading to a fire.
Sadly, three people died, and many more were injured.
The explosion destroyed many shops, leaving the owners without their businesses.
Villagers protested and blocked the road, asking for help and compensation.
The government is providing money and free medical care, while officials are figuring out what exactly happened and who was responsible.
An LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a Bolero pick-up truck on the highway, causing a fire.
The explosion resulted in three fatalities and injuries to 22 others.
Approximately 30 shops and houses in the Mandiala market were destroyed in the fire.
Villagers blocked the Hoshiarpur-Jalandhar road, demanding compensation and action.
The government announced financial aid and free treatment, while authorities investigate.
- Who
- An LPG tanker, a Bolero pick-up truck, residents, and government officials.
- What
- An LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a vehicle.
- When
- Friday night.
- Where
- Mandiala village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
- Why
- The collision damaged the tanker, causing a gas leak and subsequent explosion.
Victims/Protesters
Government
Compensation and Support
Victims/Protesters
Demanding adequate compensation and action against those responsible.
Government
Government providing financial aid and free medical treatment.
- Location
- Mandiala village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab
- Cause
- Collision between LPG tanker and a vehicle
- Fatalities
- 3
- Injuries
- 22
- Damaged Shops
- Approximately 30
- Financial Aid
- Rs 2 lakh per deceased family
- Government Response
- Free treatment for injured
- FIR
- Registered under sections 105 and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Sources
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