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Gas Cylinder Explosion in Bihar's Ulli Village Claims 3‑Year‑Old and Father
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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A gas cylinder burst while cooking in Ulli village, Roharath district, killing 3‑year‑old Kriti Gupta and her father Laxmi Prasad Gupta. The mother and a 1‑year‑old son sustained injuries.
A sudden explosion of a gas cylinder during a cooking session in Ulli village, under Nohatta police station in Roharath district, Bihar, left the area in shock.
The blast claimed the lives of 3‑year‑old Kriti Gupta and her father Laxmi Prasad Gupta. The mother and a 1‑year‑old son were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries.
Local residents reported that the cylinder had been used for cooking when it ruptured, causing a fire and a toxic gas leak.
Police and emergency services responded quickly, cordoning off the site and conducting a preliminary investigation into the cause of the explosion.
The blast claimed the lives of 3‑year‑old Kriti Gupta and her father Laxmi Prasad Gupta. The mother and a 1‑year‑old son were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries.
Local residents reported that the cylinder had been used for cooking when it ruptured, causing a fire and a toxic gas leak.
Police and emergency services responded quickly, cordoning off the site and conducting a preliminary investigation into the cause of the explosion.