A blast in the compressor of an air conditioner (AC) unit killed a father and daughter in Kutch’s Mundra early Tuesday morning. The flames ignited from the blast engulfed the house, and the locals had to call the fire brigade to douse the fire.
The deceased were identified as Ravi Rai, 41, and his daughter Janvi, 2. At the same time, Ravi’s wife, Kavita, was critically injured and was shifted to a nearby hospital.
So far, the reason for the blast in the compressor has not been determined, and the bodies have been sent for autopsy. The police are conducting further investigation.
In light of such incidents, here are things to remember to keep your AC in good condition.