In a tense incident in central India’s Madhya Pradesh, flammable gas started erupting from a newly dug borehole, triggering panic among the locals.

The incident took place in Baroda tehsil of Sheopur district and the video went viral on October 22.

Visuals showed gas mixed with water spewing from the ground, with flames emerging from the pit, alarming nearby residents.

According to reports, the administration team had not arrived at the site immediately, leaving the atmosphere charged with fear. Chaos spread through the village, with people trying to understand the scale of the risk. Investigations into the cause of the incident are still ongoing, while residents of nearby areas remain anxious about the possible effects on their safety.