A father and daughter were injured after a cylinder exploded in their house, coming under the HAL police station limits, on Monday afternoon. While Devaraj, the father, is said to be in critical condition in Manipal Hospitals, the 14-year-old daughter Nagalakshmi has been shifted to another hospital for treatment.
According to the police, Devara and Nagalakshmi reside in 1st Cross Road, Annasandra. “Our sub-inspector went to the hospital to investigate. However, Devaraj is in no condition to speak. No one has come forward to give a complaint,” said a police officer attached to the HAL police station.