Kaup: Explosion at scrap shop – Death toll rises to four

 

Kaup: The death toll in the fire incident at a scrap shop at Mallaru Pakeeranakatte has risen to four following the death of two more persons.

Nayaz (36) and Veerappa who had sustained critical burn injuries in the mishap passed away at the hospital on Thursday, March 24.

The mishap had occurred on Monday when a gas cylinder stored inside the scrap shop exploded causing the death of two persons and critically injuring three others.

The other injured identified as Hasanabba is undergoing treatment at the hospital