Breaking News
1. Donald Trump Says He Will Meet PM Modi Next Week      2. 'Daughter would have been alive had...': Kolkata victim's father accuses Mamata Banerjee of inaction      3. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls LIVE updates: Over 11% turnout recorded in first two hours of voting in the first phase      4. 'Biggest security breach': 1000s of pagers explode across Lebanon, many Hezbollah fighters hurt; 8 dead      5. Tropical Storm Gordon weakens to a depression      6. UK PM meets Italy’s Meloni for illegal immigration talks      7. Belarus leader pardons 37 prisoners convicted of 'extremism'      8. Man shot dead over 'property dispute' in Noida      9. Maharashtra: Vada pav seller booked for abetment of suicide after teen hangs himself      10. Global RE-Invest meet: Andhra CM Naidu leaves for Gandhinagar      11. Labourer held for murdering contractor over wage dispute in Thane      12. 13 suffer from suffocation after fire in Mumbai building; around 90 rescued      13. RG Kar: Junior doctors' demonstration outside Health dept office continues for 5th day      14. Kerala Governor extends Onam greetings      15. Woman dies in wall collapse in UP's Gonda      16. Heavy rains lash Kolkata, more showers in forecast      17. Markets closed as Mandi Vyapar Mandal calls for 'Bandh' over Shimla's Sanjauli mosque row      18. TN CM arrives from US, says investment trip successful      19. Physical education teacher held for molesting schoolgirl      20. Terrorist killed in Baramulla encounter after 2 Army soldiers died in Kishtwar ahead of PM Modi's Kashmir visit today     

Explosion at South Kolkata's Jodhpur Park Cafe Injures One, Investigation Underway

  • Posted on August 7, 2024
  • News
  • By TSW NEWS DESK
  • 58 Views

An explosion at a café in South Kolkata's Jodhpur Park injured one person and caused significant damage. The injured individual has been hospitalized, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the blast.

1723018913-4IjVwzhBkU.png

An explosion at a café in South Kolkata's Jodhpur Park on Wednesday resulted in one person sustaining injuries. The incident occurred around midday, causing significant damage to the establishment. According to local municipal councillor Mousumi Das, the injured individual, an employee at the café, was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.

The explosion blew off the café's shutter and shattered the windows, initially leading to suspicions of an LPG cylinder blast. However, the exact cause of the explosion remains undetermined, and authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the source and nature of the blast.

Councillor Das, who was at the scene, described the immediate chaos following the explosion and highlighted the urgency with which the injured worker was attended to. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in local eateries, prompting a thorough review by municipal and safety officials.

Also Read: Spiritual Leaders Urge India to Act as Hindus Face Attacks in Bangladesh

Local residents reported hearing a loud bang and witnessing smoke emanating from the café, followed by the arrival of emergency services. Firefighters and police quickly cordoned off the area, ensuring no further injuries occurred. The café, popular among residents of the Jodhpur Park area, has been temporarily closed as investigators examine the site.

Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses, with officials urging the public to avoid speculating on the cause of the explosion until more information is available.


Author
No Image
Author
TSW NEWS DESK

You May Also Like