PHAGWARA: May 12:A powerful blast, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, rocked a house in the Sheikhupur area of Kapurthala early Monday morning, leaving one man injured and causing significant structural damage.
The incident occurred around 5:00 AM when Sukhbir Singh, a resident living near the Kharbuja Mandi, stepped out of his bathroom and attempted to switch on the courtyard light. A sudden explosion followed, reportedly due to accumulated gas, resulting in damage to the house’s fiber sheet roofing, cracked ceilings, and shattered windowpanes.
Sukhbir sustained burns to his hands and legs and was immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital by family members. Dr. Jashan, who is overseeing his treatment, confirmed that Sukhbir is now out of danger.
DSP Deepkaran Singh arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. “Preliminary findings suggest the blast was caused by a gas leak, ” the officer stated. Residents in the vicinity reported hearing a loud explosion and witnessing a bright flash at the time of the incident.
Police continue to investigate the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the blast.