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Crime
Cylinder Explosion at Breakfast Shop in Katihar Leaves Five Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:04 AM
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A cylinder blast at a breakfast shop in Katihar, Bihar, injured five people, including four civilians, with two suffering critical injuries.
A cylinder explosion occurred at a breakfast shop in Katihar city, Bihar, on Tuesday evening. The blast caused burns on five individuals, four of whom were civilians. Two of the injured are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Local police have cordoned off the area and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the explosion. Witnesses described a sudden burst of fire and smoke emanating from the shop’s storage area.
The shop owner, who was present at the time, was also injured but is expected to recover. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the site until the investigation is complete.
Local police have cordoned off the area and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the explosion. Witnesses described a sudden burst of fire and smoke emanating from the shop’s storage area.
The shop owner, who was present at the time, was also injured but is expected to recover. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the site until the investigation is complete.