# AC compressor blast injures three at Chandigarh institute 2026-08-08T03:21:58+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Three technicians were injured when an air-conditioner compressor exploded during repairs at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) in Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Wednesday evening. The injured were identified as Jashandeep, Pankaj, and Krishan, employed by Mohali-based Smart Call System Pvt Ltd. Jashandeep, who was closest to the compressor, sustained 70% burn injuries and was referred to PGIMER after first aid at GMCH-32. The other two suffered minor burns and were discharged after treatment. A police team from Sector 26 visited the hospital and inspected the site. Preliminary findings suggest the explosion occurred during repair work, but the exact cause is yet to be determined. Institute staff alerted emergency services after hearing the loud blast on the rooftop. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: AC compressor blast, accident investigation, Chandigarh, MGSIPA, technicians injured, Workplace safety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ac-compressor-blast-injures-three-at-chandigarh-institute/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ac-compressor-blast-injures-three-at-chandigarh-institute/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.