Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Gas Leak in Ghaziabad Sends Over a Dozen to Hospital
In Ghaziabad, India, a gas leak sent more than twelve people to the hospital.
The gas came from an old, discarded cylinder that was kept in a scrap yard.
A scrap dealer named Haji Saleem Malik bought the cylinder.
The gas had a strong smell and spread through the neighborhood.
People experienced eye irritation and trouble breathing.
Police have filed a case against the scrap dealer, but he has disappeared.
The incident is under investigation.
A gas leak from a junked cylinder in Ghaziabad caused over a dozen people to be hospitalized.
The leak originated from an old commercial cylinder stored in a scrap godown.
The cylinder was purchased by scrap dealer Haji Saleem Malik.
Residents reported burning eyes and breathing difficulties.
An FIR has been filed against Malik, who is currently absconding.
- Who
- Residents of Hindon Vihar and scrap dealer Haji Saleem Malik
- What
- A gas leak from a junked cylinder resulted in hospitalization of more than a dozen residents.
- When
- Wednesday morning
- Where
- Hindon Vihar colony in Ghaziabad
- Why
- The cylinder was leaking.
- Location
- Hindon Vihar colony, Ghaziabad
- Type of Incident
- Gas Leak
- Source of Gas
- Junked commercial cylinder
- Number Hospitalized
- More than a dozen
- Purchaser of Cylinder
- Haji Saleem Malik
- Legal Action
- FIR filed against Malik
