Jodhpur cylinder blast: Rajasthan CM announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin of deceased

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday condoled the loss of lives in a fire caused by a gas cylinder explosion in a village in Jodhpur district of the state.
The incident took place on Thursday evening at a house in Shergarh sub-division’s Bhungra village where guests had gathered for a wedding. The fire was caused after a cylinder exploded in the house, said District Collector Himanshu Gupta. Four people, including two children were killed and over 60 guests of a wedding party sustained burn injuries in Bhungra village under Jodhpur Shergarh Police Station.
“Some children have sustained burn injuries. There have been deaths. Our efforts are underway to save the lives of as many people as we can. We’ll strive so that such incidents don’t occur in future. Compensation will be given as per rules,” Gehlot said.

Jasleen Kaur Gulati

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