Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the kin of those who died in the LPG gas cylinder explosion at Gumbharimunda village under the Banpur police station in Khordha district.
The Chief Minister expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved family. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and directed the authorities to ensure best available treatment to them.
As per reports, a cooking gas cylinder had exploded in the residence of one Rabindra Pradhan at Gambharimunda village under the Banapur police station on Thursday.
One person succumbed to burn injuries while seven sustained critical burn injuries in explosion.Neighbours rescued injured persons and rushed them to nearby hospital. After primary treatment, injured were shifted to different hospitals in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.