Hyderabad: Late-night blasts at Gomati Electronics kill one, leave owner critical in Shahalibanda
A series of blasts triggered a late-night fire at Gomati Electronics in Shahalibanda, critically injuring owner Shivakumar Bansal and killing an unidentified man. Police are investigating the cause of the explosions and have asked the public to help identify the deceased
Hyderabad: A late-night fire triggered by a series of blasts at Gomati Electronics in Shahalibanda left the shop owner critically injured and an unidentified man dead on Monday midnight.
According to Moghalpura Police, shop owner Shivakumar Bansal (49) was at the showroom around 11 pm on Monday when he heard three sudden blast sounds. Within moments, flames engulfed the premises, leaving him with severe burn injuries.
He collapsed inside the showroom and was later shifted to Apollo Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment in the burns ward.
During the incident, an unknown male aged around 50 years, standing near the shop, also sustained serious burns. He was rushed to Osmania General Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The investigation into the cause of the blasts is underway.
The Moghalpura Police have appealed to the public to help identify the dead person.
Information can be shared with Moghalpura Police Station at 8712664412 or Inspector of Police, Moghalpura at 8712660361.
