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Geyser blast leaves 5 tourists injured in Sikkim

First Published: 21st May, 2018 17:01 IST

In a tragic incident, 5 tourists were injured when a geyser blasted on Saturday in Sikkim. The blast took place in a local hotel at Laal market area. Among the

In a tragic incident, 5 tourists were injured when a geyser blasted on Saturday in Sikkim.

The blast took place in a local hotel at Laal market area. Among the five injured, the condition of one has been found to be critical and was rushed to the nearest hospital.

Meanwhile, a Case had been registered against the hotel owner for his negligence and for putting at risk the lives of the tourists.

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