India News | Gurugram: 4 of Family Injured as Cylinder Blast Triggers Fire in House

Gurugram, Jan 22 (PTI) Four members of a family sustained serious burn injuries after their house caught fire following a cylinder blast here, police said on Saturday.

The incident took place on Friday night in Sheetla Colony here, they said.

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According to police, the injured include 40-year-old Sanju, a street vendor from Uttar Pradesh, his wife Laxmi (36), daughter Nikita (19), and son Nitin (12).

The injured sustained around 60-70 per cent burn injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital from where they were referred to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, a police officer said, adding their condition remains critical.

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The incident occurred when Laxmi was preparing food in the kitchen of the rented accommodation, they said.

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