PUNE, Aug 5: A 22-year-old worker from Nepal died of burn injuries that he suffered in an explosion at a manufacturing firm in Maval taluka of Pune district, said the police.
Police said the deceased—Ajaykumar Bajrangiprasad Maurya— lived on the premises of a company that manufactures vehicle spare parts in Parandwadi.
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Police said that on Thursday, Maurya used some chemical substance to ignite a chulha (stove) to cook food on Thursday. But the substance exploded, leaving him with severe burn injuries. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and underwent surgery before succumbing to injuries on Saturday.
Police said that a case of accidental death had been registered at Shirgaon police station, and further inquiry has been initiated.
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