Identified as Vijay Kumar from Sector 44 and Harsh from Delhi’s Ashok Nagar, the victims were caught in the fiery blast. Witnesses recounted how the transformer suddenly burst with a thunderous sound, spewing flames and smoke that engulfed the surroundings.

Immediate response from law enforcement ensured the injured received prompt medical attention at a private facility. Medical teams have placed both in intensive care, with one’s condition described as precarious.

Fire services doused the flames efficiently, while police secured the perimeter to maintain order. Experts suspect overload or equipment failure triggered the blast, prompting a detailed technical inquiry by relevant departments.

This high-profile commercial zone attracts massive footfall, amplifying the incident’s gravity. Local traders and residents voice frustration over recurring safety lapses in power infrastructure. Calls grow louder for comprehensive audits and upgrades to avert future disasters in Noida’s key economic centers.

Following the incident, Girda OP police took Puja Devi into custody and initiated an investigation. Local villagers report that Manoj Singh and Puja were married approximately four months ago. On Friday, a domestic dispute arose between Manoj and Puja. The argument subsided after a while, and Manoj went to sit a short distance from their home.

While he was sitting outside, his wife unexpectedly arrived, poured petrol on him, and set him ablaze. The sudden act left Manoj severely burned before he could react. Villagers and family members managed to extinguish the fire and rushed Manoj to a local hospital for initial treatment. He was later transferred to the IGH Hospital in Rourkela, where his condition remains critical.

Police have taken Puja into custody, and an investigation is underway. The exact cause of the wife’s actions remains unclear. The incident has become a topic of widespread discussion in the area.

This incident mirrors a similar event that occurred a few months prior in the Gumla district of Jharkhand. In that case, a woman attacked her husband with an axe over a cooking-related dispute, and subsequently set him on fire with petrol. Her 10-month-old child was also caught in the flames during the incident.