Bomb-Like Blast Shakes Residents, Leaves Community in Shock

Rapid Summary

• Blast details: A suspected LPG cylinder leak caused a blast in Adugodi’s Wilson Garden area, southeastern Bengaluru, on Friday morning around 8:10 a.m.
• Casualties: Mubarak (10) died; nine others injured, including Fathima (8), who is seriously hurt and an unidentified critically injured eight-year-old boy.
• Impact Zone: The blast affected a settlement of 17 houses in a densely packed cluster with approximately 60 residents. Narrow exit lanes made evacuation challenging.
• Response and Examination:

– Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site as panic spread in the locality.
– Initial speculation ranged from bombs to unsafe construction methods due to loud shockwaves resembling an explosion.
– tests by forensic teams ruled out explosives, confirming it was an LPG cylinder leak.
– Rescue forces like canine squads and disaster response teams mobilized for safety checks.

• Relief Efforts: Families relocated to temporary shelters; BBMP has committed to rebuilding damaged homes.

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