Powerful explosion at Navi Mumbai restaurant, 2 injured; several shops and hospital damaged

September 15, 2026

Mumbai: Two people were injured in a powerful explosion inside a restaurant in Sanpada Sector-1, Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday. The blast was so powerful that it blew off the shutters of several nearby shops and shattered the windows of a hospital located about 100 meters away.

Following the incident, police, fire brigade, and forensic teams arrived at the scene and began an investigation. Initial information suggests a gas cylinder as the likely cause of the explosion, but officials have yet to confirm this.

Explosion at Sagar Family Restaurant

The explosion occurred at the Sagar Family Restaurant located in the Pratiksha Building in Sanpada Sector-1. According to locals, the place is also known as a samosa shop.

The impact of the blast was felt far and wide in the surrounding area. The shutters of about five to six shops were damaged. Additionally, the glass windows and a wall of Suraj Hospital, located about 100 meters from the restaurant, were also damaged.

Two people injured, condition reported critical

Two people were injured in the blast. According to locals, they lived in the same shop and are said to be uncle and nephew.

After the blast, both of them emerged injured. With the help of police and local residents, they were taken to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hospital for treatment. Both are reported to be in critical condition.

Explosion heard up to a kilometer away

The sound of the explosion was so loud that, according to nearby residents, it was heard up to a kilometer away. People out for a morning walk rushed to the scene after hearing the loud noise.

Locals informed the police and fire department. Since the police station was nearby, a police team arrived at the scene shortly afterward.

Forensic team collects evidence

After receiving the information, the fire brigade also arrived at the scene. However, there was no fire at the scene, so firefighters did not need to extinguish the flames.

A forensic team later inspected the scene and collected necessary evidence. The exact cause of the blast is currently unclear. The possibility of a gas cylinder explosion is being investigated, but officials have not yet confirmed any findings.