Aged couple die in gas cylinder explosion

An elderly couple died Tuesdayafter a cooking gas cylinder exploded in their house nearPollachi, about 40 KM from here, police said

A spark from a burning heap of dry leaves outside thehouse is said to have triggered the explosion, they said

The deceased have been identified as Shanmugavadivel,a retired teacher, and his wife Krishnaveni, police added.PTINVMBN BN