A woman was injured in a cooking gas cylinder explosion in Palpa on Wednesday.

According to the police, 52-year-old Pampha Ghimire sustained minor injuries following the incident that occurred in Barangdi Phalale of Bagnaskali Rural Municipality.

Dayaraj Neupane, a local, informed that Ghimire received injuries to her hand and face.

“The explosion has damaged a section of the house,” said Neupane. “The fire was put out immediately with the help of the locals, so further damage was avoided.”

Neupane informed that the explosion happened suddenly while Ghimire was cooking.

Police were informed soon after the incident and further investigation is underway in connection with the incident.