Published Jul 23, 2026 | 5:01 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 23, 2026 | 5:01 PM
The injured sustained burns ranging from 25 percent to 60 percent. (Representative image).
Synopsis: Nine migrant workers from West Bengal were injured after a suspected LPG cylinder leak triggered an explosion at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Hebbagodi near Bengaluru’s Electronic City on the morning of Thursday, 23 July. Police said the blast is believed to have originated in the kitchen, and the workers sustained burn injuries ranging from 25 percent to 60 percent, with one also suffering a fractured hand.
Nine migrant workers from West Bengal were injured after a suspected LPG cylinder leak triggered a powerful explosion at a private paying guest (PG) accommodation in Hebbagodi near Electronic City in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Thursday, 23 July.
Joint Commissioner of Police (East Division) Ramesh Banoth said the explosion occurred at around 6.30 am on the second floor of a three-storey building. Police believe the blast originated in the kitchen, shattering doors and windows across the floor and damaging a neighbouring building.
A preliminary investigation suggests the explosion resulted from an accumulation of LPG following a leak from a cylinder.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Electronic City Division) M Narayana identified the injured as Debasis Halder, Debasis Malik, Subrata Bera, Hasibul Rehman, Sourav Chowdhary, Santan Ray, Syed Alahuddin and Biswanath.
The injured sustained burns ranging from 25 percent to 60 percent, while one worker also suffered a fractured hand. They were shifted to a private hospital, where doctors said they were stable but remained under intensive treatment.
According to the police, all nine are employed at a private engineering company and were staying in a single-bedroom unit with a small kitchen and bathroom.
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The building is owned by Nagaraj Reddy and leased to Gangaraju, who operates the PG accommodation.
After inspecting the premises, JCP Banoth said officials had identified several violations and were investigating how the PG had allowed nine people to stay in a single room.
Police have registered a case and are continuing their investigation into the explosion, the alleged violations at the accommodation, and the circumstances surrounding the LPG supply.
