BSF Convoy Truck Catches Fire in Manipur, Cylinders and Ammunition Explode, Technical Fault Suspected

New Delhi: A security convoy vehicle of the Border Security Force (BSF) caught fire on Wednesday evening in Manipur’s Imphal West district, reportedly triggering multiple explosions after gas cylinders and ammunition onboard were engulfed in flames.

Cylinders and ammunition explode

According to BSF personnel, the truck was carrying kitchen and mess supplies, including gas cylinders. As the fire intensified, the cylinders reportedly exploded due to the high heat and pressure, further escalating the flames. At the same time sources also indicated that ammunition present in the vehicle detonated amid the rising temperature, leading to multiple blasts during the incident.

As per the preliminary reports the fire may have been triggered by a technical fault or a spark, though The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be certain at the time of writing.

Vehicle catches fire near Sekmai

The incident involved a Tata 709 truck belonging to 131 coy of the Border Security Force and it was stationed at Kanglatongbi and was moving towards the Ukhrul Litan area when it suddenly caught fire on the stretch between Sekmai Police Station and its adjoining route.

The fire broke out at around 5.30 pm.  Despite the explosions and extensive damage to the vehicle, no casualties were reported, and further details are awaited.

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