A devastating gas cylinder explosion occurred in a hardware shop in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, leading to the tragic death of the shop owner, Shankar Saini. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday.

The force of the explosion was such that the shop's iron shutter was blown almost 60 feet away and Saini was found unconscious approximately 20 feet from the blast site. CCTV footage has been released, revealing the severe impact of the blast.

Locals reported a loud explosion followed by flames erupting from the shop. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Saini succumbed to his injuries. His body is currently held at a local hospital for post-mortem examination.

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