A mysterious explosion has occurred in Chinnayyanapalya, near Wilson Garden under the Adugodi police station limits in Bengaluru.
The Incident: A powerful explosion took place this morning, between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, resulting in the death of a child.
Casualty: The deceased child has been identified as Mubarak. Doctors stated that he died from severe injuries and blood loss.
Injured: Eight other people, including two children, were injured in the blast and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
Compensation: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site to inspect the damage. He announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the family of the deceased child and has directed officials to ensure the injured receive proper medical care.
Uncertainty and Damage: The cause of the explosion remains a mystery, and an investigation is underway. Locals are skeptical that it was a cylinder blast. The intensity of the explosion caused damage to around 10 houses, with some being completely destroyed.
Investigation: Police and technical teams are on-site to determine the exact cause. While an initial suspicion points to a gas cylinder explosion, police are exploring all possibilities due to the doubts raised by the local residents.