The death toll in a cooking gas cylinder explosion that occurred at a Kamalpokhari-based eatery has climbed to four.

According to the Spokesperson for the District Range Kathmandu and Superintendent of Police, Apil Raj Bohora, the latest victim is Chhiring Lama (25) of Dhunkharka, Bethanchok Rural Municipality, Kavre. He was temporarily residing in Kamalpokhari.

He succumbed to burn injuries last night.

Others seven injured in the incident that took place on February 5 are undergoinh treatment. 

Other deceased in the incident are Pradip Tamang (22) of Udayapurgadhi-7,  Udaypur, Rabin Rai (18) of Manahari Rural Municipality-5, Makawanpur, and Bhim Bahadur Ghale of Galtar of Katari Municipality-8, Udayapur.