Massive blast at retired Army subedar's Rewari home injures five, one critical
A powerful explosion at the residence of a retired Army subedar in Haryana's Rewari city left five people seriously injured on Sunday, triggering panic in
A powerful explosion at the residence of a retired Army subedar in Haryana's Rewari city left five people seriously injured on Sunday, triggering panic in the neighbourhood and prompting a forensic investigation into the cause of the blast. The incident occurred at the house of retired subedar Satbir in Hans Nagar. According to local reports, the explosion was so intense that it damaged walls, door frames and iron grills, shattered windowpanes and doors, and even uprooted the house's main entrance.
Strong iron angles were bent by the impact, while a tarpaulin fixed on the house was blown onto a neighbouring wall. Read Full Story The blast injured five people, including Satbir's wife Madhu, daughter Tanu, a two-year-old relative identified as Khushi, and neighbour Jai Bhagwan, a CRPF personnel. All the injured suffered burn injuries and were initially treated before being referred to a higher medical centre. One of the victims is reported to be in critical condition. Tanu, who was among those seriously injured, is said to be in a precarious state.
Family members said her wedding was scheduled to take place in November this year, but the accident has cast a shadow over the family's preparations. The explosion sent shockwaves through the locality, with residents rushing out of their homes after hearing the loud blast. The extent of the damage left the area shaken, while authorities moved swiftly to secure the site. The exact cause of the explosion remains unclear. Following the incident, Rewari Police and a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the spot and began an investigation.
The area was sealed off and forensic experts collected samples and other evidence from the scene. Officials are examining all possible causes, including a gas cylinder leak and other potential sources of the blast. An official statement on the incident was awaited at the time of filing this report. Ends With inputs from Deshraj Singh
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