Three of family killed in cylinder explosion

Chitradurga: Three members of a family were killed in a cylinder explosion at their home in Garehatti colony on Thursday morning.

The deceased are identified as Arun (40), bus conductor and resident of Garehatti, his wife Latha (35) and daughter Amrutha (13).

The house has been damaged in the fire mishap. Fire tenders rushed to the spot.

A case in this has been registered with the local police.