Truck had additional CNG cylinders, says IGL after blast

Truck had extra CNG cylinders, states IGL after blast Published – August 20, 2026 11: 48 pm IST – New Delhi.

Key points

• The blast occurred on Wednesday (August 19) afternoon while CNG was being refilled in a commercial truck at the Aadhya Energies IGL CNG station.
• A human rights activist has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking an independent examination of the circumstances surrounding the blast.
• The blast at a filling station near Tikri Kalan metro station killed three persons.
• IGL remarked the relevant authorities were investigating whether the further cylinders were authorised and the precise cause of the blast.
• It has additionally sought preservation of CCTV footage and other evidence, examination of inspection and licensing records, and verification of cylinder testing and certification records.

Meanwhile, the blast at a filling station near Tikri Kalan metro station killed three persons. Photo Credit: PTI.

Notably, a day after a CNG cylinder blast at a filling station near Tikri Kalan metro station killed three persons and injured three others, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Delhi's natural gas distributor, remarked on Thursday (August 20) that preliminary findings indicated that the truck involved was authorised to carry six CNG cylinders but appeared to have carrying further cylinders.

Notably, the blast occurred on Wednesday (August 19) afternoon while CNG was being refilled in a commercial truck at the Aadhya Energies IGL CNG station. The three deceased – Manish, 25, Brahmjeet, 34, and Sunny, 30 – were employees of the filling station. IGL expressed "deep sadness" over the loss of lives.

"IGL is after all protocols applicable in case of such incidents. We are steadfast in our commitment to upholding the highest safety standards and ensuring strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, " the firm stated in its statement.

Meanwhile, a human rights activist has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking an independent examination of the circumstances surrounding the blast.

Notably, the complaint has sought an Action Taken Report from the authorities and raised questions over safety protocols, CNG cylinder certification and testing, mandatory inspections, fire-safety compliance, emergency preparedness and regulatory oversight.

It has additionally sought preservation of CCTV footage and other evidence, examination of inspection and licensing records, and verification of cylinder testing and certification records. The complaint further seeks an inquiry into whether there was any prima facie negligence or dereliction of duty by public authorities. A case of negligence has been registered.

In short, truck had additional CNG cylinders, says IGL after blast is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.