Punjab Tragedy: Refrigerator Compressor Explodes in Jalandhar, Six Including Three Children of Family Killed
Six members of a family, including three children, died after an explosion in the compressor of a refrigerator at a house in Punjab's Jalandhar district, police said on Monday.
Chandigarh, October 9: Six members of a family, including three children, died after an explosion in the compressor of a refrigerator at a house in Punjab's Jalandhar district, police said on Monday. The incident took place on Sunday night when the family was watching television, they said, adding the house caught fire following the explosion. Germany Fire Video: Multiple Explosions, Blaze at Construction Site in Hamburg
The deceased were identified as Yashpal Ghai (70), his son Inderpal (41), daughter -in-law Ruchi Ghai (40), grandchildren Mansha (14), Diya (12) and Akshay (10). Inderpal was taken to hospital in critical condition on Sunday night. A police official said Inderpal succumbed to injuries on Monday. The other five family members had died on Sunday itself. Nigeria Blast: Explosion and Fire at Illegal Oil Refinery Site Kills 15, Including Pregnant Woman in Niger Delta Region
A team of forensic experts from Jalandhar collected samples to find out the exact cause of the explosion, police said.