Gas balloon cylinder exploded in Darjeeling, several injured, 3 critical

In an incident of gas balloon explosion in Darjeeling Kanija Fatima has lost one of her legs in the blast. Three/3 other women, Sakila Khatoon age 24 , Kanij Fatima age 24 and 45 year old Rajia Begam all residents of Darjeeling are said to be in critical condition and have been moved to Siliguri.
Bimal Gurung visit the victim of the Gas balloon cylinder explosion in Darjeeling
Bimal Gurung visit the victim of the Gas balloon cylinder explosion in Darjeeling - photo DC
The explosion took place around 7:30 P.M near Kalimpong Motor Syndicate at the venue of the Muhharam Remembrance celebrations in Darjeeling every year. According to the sources, the cylinder had gone empty, and the person operating the balloon stand was mixing the chemicals to fill more gas into the cylinder, when it exploded. Meanwhile, the balloon stand owner seems to have absconded and is yet to be traced.

Taimul Ali a resident from Islampur who was in a visit to Darjeeling and 5 year old Iftikar Ali are the other victims, however, their condition are said to be stable.

GTA Chief Bimal Gurung along with other high ranking GTA and District Officials visited  the District Hospital where the injured have been taken.

News Credit - DC

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