‘Kasturba Hospital leak triggered by damaged drain valve of LPG tank’

The gas leak in Kasturba Hospital at Chinchpokli that occurred on August 7 was triggered by a damaged drain valve of the LPG tank, according to the preliminary report of Mumbai Fire Brigade.

After the report, Agripada police station has started their own inquiry, and the BMC’s Mechanical and Engineering Department will initiate action against the contractor for negligence.

The BMC has also decided to shut the LPG tank unit, which was used for cooking purposes in Kasturba Hospital, and get the process of PNG connection started.

“The LPG was leaking from the damaged drain valve situated at the bottom of the bullet.