Cylinder explosion near Visakhapatnam harbor: Three killed on spot, three grievously injured
Visakhapatnam: Three people are reported to have died on the spot and three others sustained serious injuries as a gas cylinder used for welding at a scrap shop near the fishing harbor in the city exploded on Wednesday.
The bodies of the victims were scattered due to the intensity of the explosion. Some could not be identified as they were highly damaged, reports India Today.
Police, fire brigade and rescue teams, who were informed of the incident by the locals, rushed to the harbor and undertook the rescue operations. The cause for the explosion is also being probed by the officers, although initial reports suggest that the blast was due to a defect in the cylinder used for welding.
The families of the accident victims have been informed of the matter by the police. The injured men are being treated at a nearby hospital.
Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed shock over the incident and expressed condolence to the bereaved families. He has asked the Andhra Pradesh government to ensure immediate and high-quality medical care for the injured. He has also urged the government to provide comprehensive support to the families of the victims.
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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
