VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar visited the site of the LPG cylinder blast at New Vaddem on Thursday morning, which left a mother and her daughter critically injured and caused extensive damage to their rented house.
Expressing concern over the incident, Salkar assured the affected family of financial assistance through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help meet medical expenses and repair the damaged property.
The two victims, who suffered critical injuries, have been admitted to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, for specialised treatment. The MLA also contacted senior doctors and hospital authorities, requesting the best possible medical care and continuous monitoring of their condition.
Taking serious note of the incident, Salkar directed the Fire and Emergency Services to undertake preventive safety measures across the constituency to avoid similar accidents.
He called for strict inspections of commercial establishments and shops handling LPG cylinders, with particular attention to ventilation, exhaust systems and compliance with safety regulations.
The MLA emphasised that establishments violating safety norms must face strict action, stating that stronger enforcement and timely preventive measures are essential to safeguard lives and prevent such incidents in the future.
