Delhi cop helps avert major tragedy after gas cylinder catches fire in building

A Delhi Police constable risked his life to avert a major tragedy after a gas cylinder caught fire in a four-storey residential building in Dwarka’s Mohan Garden area on Saturday night, officers said.

According to officials, a PCR call was received around 9:39 pm regarding a cylinder blast in the building. The information was immediately relayed to Inspector Mukesh Antil, SHO, Mohan Garden police station. While rushing to the spot, the SHO alerted the beat staff.

Before the PCR van, fire brigade or senior officers could reach the location, Constable Anil Mahla, who was on beat duty in the area, reached the building and found a gas cylinder on fire inside a kitchen. With flames spreading and thick smoke filling the premises, the Constable took a split-second decision to intervene, police said.