Idli Steamer Blast Triggers Panic at Chutneys Restaurant in Hyderabad
A sudden idli steamer explosion inside a busy Chutneys restaurant kitchen at LB Nagar left staff seriously injured and customers fleeing in fear as police launched an immediate safety probe.
- Idli steamer explosion injures three staff members.
- Customers rushed out after loud blast inside restaurant.
- Police suspect overheating as primary cause.
A powerful blast inside the kitchen of a popular Chutneys restaurant caused panic among diners and left several staff members injured in Hyderabad on Thursday. The incident occurred at the LB Nagar outlet when an idli steamer suddenly exploded during routine cooking hours.
Customers dining inside the restaurant were startled by the loud sound and rushed out in fear. The kitchen staff bore the brunt of the accident as boiling steam and metal fragments caused serious injuries to those working nearby.
Three employees were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Doctors confirmed that one staff member suffered a head injury while two others sustained severe leg injuries. Hospital authorities said all the injured are currently in stable condition and under observation.
LB Nagar police reached the spot soon after receiving the alert and initiated an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest excessive heat buildup inside the idli steamer may have led to the explosion. Officials are also examining kitchen safety practices at the restaurant to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The blast has raised fresh concerns over safety standards in commercial kitchens, especially in crowded food establishments across the city.
