Kaup: Two more people who sustained injuries in the cylinder explosion at the scrap shop here on March 21, succumbed to their injuries on Thursday morning while being treated at the hospital.

The deceased have been identified as Nayaz (36) and Veerappa, originally residents of Sagar who were working at the scrap shop, it is learned. 

Both were being treated at the Manipal hospital, however, they breathed their last early morning on Thursday. 

On March 21, the explosion is said to have occurred at the scrap shop when a compressor was being cut into using a gas cutter. Two individuals had died after burning alive in the aftermath of the explosion, while five others had sustained grievous injuries, it is learned. 

Currently, Belapu gram panchayat member Faheem is at the Manipal hospital while another person is at the Udupi private hospital reportedly receiving treatment.

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Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.

The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.

The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.

On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.

Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.

It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.

He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.

According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.