India, Aug. 6 -- A 27-year-old Indian national from Kerala, who was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom in Dubai on Monday, was planning to bring his wife to the UAE.

According to a report published by the Gulf News, the deceased was identified as Shijin Paul, hailing from Kerala's Kollam district. The report added that Paul died after an explosion on Monday at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.

His family said Paul succumbed to his injuries during treatment at a hospital. He is survived by his parents and wife. Paul's former roommate, Nasir, told Gulf News that he was planning to bring his wife to Dubai on his first vacation back home.

According to the Dubai Media Office, one person was killed, and five others were ...