India, April 20 -- Taking cognizance of the recent gas pipeline blaze in a densely-populated area of Gurugram, Haryana energy minister Anil Vij, on Saturday ordered a probe into the alleged laying of gas pipelines beneath electricity lines. Vij called the incident a serious safety lapse and said a committee headed by the additional chief secretary (ACS), energy department, has been formed to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Vij said a full survey of Gurugram will be undertaken to determine whether gas lines and electric feeders have been placed in violation of norms. "Just two days ago, a gas pipeline was found running directly below an electricity feeder. The question is-who laid what first? This will be thoroughly investigated," he s...