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.