Two girls killed, father injured in cylinder blast

Two minor girls lost their lives and their father was seriously injured due to burn injuries when a gas cylinder exploded while cooking in a rented house in Naharpur village. The father, Hareshwar Giri, is currently undergoing treatment at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, where his condition is reported to be critical.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 8 pm on Friday night in a rented room in Naharpur village, under the jurisdiction of Manesar police station. Hareshwar was cooking when the explosion occurred, and his two daughters, Alka (6) and Palak (8), were playing nearby. The blast severely injured all three of them.

They were initially taken to Civil Hospital, where Alka was declared brought dead. Hareshwar and Palak were then referred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where Palak succumbed to her injuries on Saturday morning.