Chhatrapur: Three members of a family sustained burn injuries after a LPG cylinder leak triggered an explosion at a rented house in Aravinda Nagar 2nd Lane under Khalikote police station limits in Ganjam district on Thursday.
The incident occurred between 4 am and 4.30 am when accumulated gas from the cylinder reportedly triggered an explosion inside the house. The injured were identified as Kapila Maharana, his son Bikash Maharana and wife Meera Maharana.
The injured were initially provided medical assistance. Subsequently, Kapila and his son Bikash were shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Brahmapur for advanced treatment.
Khalikote police reached the spot soon after receiving information and initiated an investigation. A bomb disposal squad from Bhubaneswar also examined the site, conducting a visual inspection and tests with an Explosive Vapour Detector (EVD).
The examination established that the blast was mechanical in nature and resulted from gas leakage from the cylinder, Ganjam police said.
Police clarified that no traces of explosive substances were detected at the site, ruling out the involvement of any explosive material in the incident.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.
