Gas pipeline blasts during boring work in Indore:4 people, including a woman, suffer burns; probe begins

A gas pipeline exploded in Indore on Tuesday, leaving four people, including a woman, with burn injuries. The incident took place near the Jain Temple in Suman Nagar under the Vijay Nagar police station area. One of the injured has been identified as Vijay Patel. According to local residents, boring work was being carried out at the site by local councillor Balmukund Soni. Flames rise after an explosion All the injured were rushed to hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Police, fire brigade and rescue teams reached the spot soon after the incident and secured the area. Preliminary findings suggest that the gas pipeline was damaged during the boring work, causing a gas leak that later triggered the explosion. Investigation into the cause begins Police and officials from the concerned departments have launched an investigation. The area has been secured while authorities inspect the gas supply network and the damaged pipeline. The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed. Panic grips the neighbourhood The powerful explosion forced nearby residents to rush out of their homes. Eyewitnesses said the blast was loud and created panic across the area for some time. The administration has urged people not to believe rumours and to follow safety instructions. Residents also claimed that the water recharging work was being carried out under the supervision of Councillor Balmukund Soni.