Nine Nepalis killed in fire caused by gas cylinder blast in Himachal Pradesh

Summary

Nine Nepali migrant workers from Salyan district died in a gas cylinder explosion and ensuing fire at a rented accommodation in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Key Points
  • Nine Nepalis from Salyan district died in a fire caused by a gas cylinder explosion in Himachal Pradesh, India.
  • All victims belonged to two families from Siddha Kumakh Rural Municipality–2 in Salyan.
  • The incident occurred in Arki Bazaar of Solan district in the early hours of Monday.
  • The local ward office declared a holiday on Tuesday for government offices and community schools in the ward in grief.
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