One dead, 5 injured in gas cylinder explosion in Chilkalguda

SECUNDERABAD: One person was killed and five others were severely injured in a tragic gas cylinder explosion at a house in Secunderabad on Wednesday. The incident took place in the Dhood Bayi area within the Chilkalguda police limits. Telangana Deputy Speaker Padma Rao Goud visited the accident site and consoled the victims while promising to provide better treatment for the injured.

The deceased was identified as Narayana Swamy, a resident of the ill-fated house. The police and firefighters reached the spot immediately to control the situation. The five injured victims, undergoing treatment in Secunderabad Gandhi Hospital, were later shifted to Yashoda Hospital for better treatment.

Four of the injured persons were identified as Khalima Begum, Zafar, Narsinga Rao and Srinivas. "We will support the family of Narayana Swamy. The injured victims were shifted to Yashoda for better treatment," said Padma Rao.