Pune’s Loni-Kalbhor LPG Leak Explosion: One Woman Critically Injured, Forensic Probe Underway

An LPG leak triggered a major explosion at Jagtap Heights in Loni-Kalbhor, Pune. A woman was seriously hurt and a passerby also sustained injuries. Forensic teams have begun investigation into the blast.

Pune| December 1, 2025:A sharp explosion early Monday morning shook the Jagtap Heights residential building near Nehru Chowk in Loni-Kalbhor, Pune, leaving one woman critically injured and another person hurt after a gas leak triggered the blast. Residents report the explosion occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time, when the LPG cylinder inside one flat began leaking.

According to the initial police and media reports, windows of the building shattered from the force of the blast, sending broken glass onto the street. A motorcyclist passing by was hit by falling shards and sustained injuries. Firefighters and local police rushed to the scene. Given the severity of the incident, a forensic team was dispatched to examine the site, collect evidence and determine the exact cause of the gas leakage and explosion.

Neighbours expressed shock and concern, saying they heard a loud bang and saw smoke rising, prompting an immediate evacuation. Locals expressed relief that the blast did not occur at night otherwise casualties could have been higher. Emergency services advised residents in nearby buildings to stay alert and check gas cylinders thoroughly.

This tragic event is the latest in a spate of LPG-related accidents around Pune this year. Experts urge strict adherence to safety guidelines  regular inspection of cylinders and valves, proper ventilation in kitchens, and prompt reporting of even minor gas odour to prevent such disasters.

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