Refrigerator compressor explodes in Jalandhar, five of family killed

Five members of a family, including three children, were killed after an explosion in the compressor of a refrigerator at a house in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, police said on Monday, October 9, 2023.

The incident took place on October 8 night, they said, adding the house caught fire following the explosion.

The deceased were identified as Yashpal Ghai (70), Ruchi Ghai (40), Mansha (14), Diya (12) and Akshay (10).

A team of forensic experts has been called to collect samples to find out the exact cause of the explosion, police said.