AMARAVATI, April 15: Bharatiya Janata Party Andhra Pradesh State president P.V.N. Madhav on Wednesday expressed profound shock over the gas cylinder explosion at Kummaravalapalli village in Kadiri mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. He extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for their strength in the face of tragedy.

Madhav demanded that the State government immediately provide the best possible medical care to the injured and ensure that no effort is spared in saving lives. He also called upon the government to announce adequate financial assistance to the affected families at the earliest.

The BJP State president urged the authorities to order a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Expressing serious concern over reports circulating on social media suggesting the presence of gelatin sticks at the site, Madhav said such reports were deeply troubling. If found to be true, he demanded that stringent action be taken against those responsible for the illegal storage of explosives.

Whether the incident was the result of criminal negligence or the involvement of anti-social elements, the guilty must be identified and brought to justice under the law, he asserted.

Reaffirming the party's commitment to stand firmly by the victims, Madhav directed BJP district leaders across Sri Sathya Sai district to reach out to the affected families and extend all possible assistance and support in their hour of need.