Five Killed, Several Trapped as House Collapses After Blast in Ayodhya

In Brief

• A severe cylinder explosion in Ayodhya

• 5 people dead as the house collapsed

• Fear of many trapped under the debris

(Ayodhya Blast) An incident of a severe cylinder explosion has occurred in Ayodhya. In this incident, five people have died as the house collapsed. This incident took place in the Pagla Bhari village under the jurisdiction of the Purakalandar police station in Ayodhya, and preliminary investigation reveals that the accident happened due to the explosion of a domestic gas cylinder.

The explosion was so severe that it is reported that nearby houses and shops were damaged. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the police and senior officials rushed to the scene and started rescue and relief operations. It is reported that many people are trapped under the debris, and the rescue team has undertaken the task of extracting those trapped under the rubble.

An atmosphere of fear has spread in the area. It is said that the explosion occurred due to a gas leak, leading to this accident. The injured have been admitted to the district hospital for treatment, and the police are investigating how this incident happened.