IIT Bombay hostel fire injures five after gas leak

Five people, including two minors, were injured following a gas leak and subsequent fire at a hostel on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai, Mumbai. The incident occurred at Hostel No. 6 on Thursday night, with reports indicating the blaze was triggered by a leak from a cylinder pipe.

The injured individuals have been identified as Ansh Ahirwar (12), Tahjib Aalam (9), Ishwar Singh (37), Shivkumar Singh (34), and Anilkumar Yadav (23). Four of the victims were transferred to Kasturba Hospital, while one remains admitted at Rajawadi Hospital. All five individuals are reported to be in stable condition.

Following the incident, police and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) staff were deployed to the campus to manage the situation. Investigations into the cause of the gas leak are ongoing.