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5 injured after gas cylinder explodes at workers’ shed on IIT Bombay campus

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What happened

A significant incident unfolded on Thursday night when a gas cylinder exploded in a workers' shed at an under-construction building on the IIT Powai campus.

Occurring at approximately 10:24 PM in Hostel No.

Key facts

  • Occurring at approximately 10:24 PM in Hostel No.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:44:11 UTC.

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