Jodhpur (Rajasthan): The family of Surendra Singh, which fell victim to the Jodhpur Bhungra fire incident 16 months ago, could finally enjoy wholeheartedly at the wedding ceremony of Singh organised with the same bride on Tuesday, April 23.
It is to be noted that the wedding procession of Surendra Singh, son of Sagat Singh, was organised at the same house where the accident took place in 2022.
On December 8, 2022, on the wedding of Surendra, a major accident occurred due at their house where a gas cylinder exploded and killed 35 and injuring 20 others. Surendra Singhhimself suffered 65 percent burns and was only able to recover after prolonged treatment.
Surendra Singh's family members, too, suffered badly in this accident with the death of father Sagat Singh, mother Dhapu Kanwar, sister Rasal Kanwar, nephews Ratan Singh and Aidan Singh and grandmother.
On December 8, 2022, when Surendra's wedding procession was about to leave and women were welcoming the groom, a cylinder kept in the store room of the house caught fire following a leak and exploded, said Jodhpur (Rural) Superintendent of Police (SP) Anil Kayal.
A portion of the house had also collapsed due to the impact of the blast, sources said. Some of the injured sustained 80 to 100 per cent burns, according to officials.
After the mishap, Chief minister Ashok Gehlot, and Union minister and Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat had expressed their condolences over the loss of lives and directed officials to provide the best possible treatment to the injured.
Several families came forward to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased.
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