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Ludhiana gas leak Updates: 11 killed, NDRF team engaged in relief work
Ludhiana gas leak Updates: The entire area has been cordoned off and NDRF teams from Bhatinda have been dispatched for rescue operations.
Eleven people including two children are feared dead and many others are feared trapped inside a factory on Sua Road near Sherpur Chowk in Punjab's Ludhiana after a gas leak on Sunday after it was first noticed first around 7:15am. According to initial reports, the gas leaked from a block with different establishments including - a cold drink store, a grocery store and a medical clinic.
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A cat was also found dead at the incident site
Ludhiana Police Commissioner Mandeep Singh Sidhu said it was apprehended that someone disposed of some chemicals in the sewerage which led to the emission of the toxic gas.
"A cat was also found dead at the incident site," said Sidhu.
Additional Deputy Commissioner on incident
Additional Deputy Commissioner Amarjit Singh Bains said, "A broken manhole has been found in the area and there was a strong smell emanating from it. There is a possibility that the chemical has been poured into the sewerage from that point".
About Giaspura
Giaspura is a thickly populated area with a migrant population. Several industrial and residential buildings are located here. All the victims belonged to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and had been staying in Ludhiana.
Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik appealed to the public to avoid panic
Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik appealed to the public to avoid panic and ignore any kind of rumours related to the incident.
"11 deaths confirmed till now. In all likelihood, there is some gas contamination which has happened. It is quite likely that maybe some chemical reacted with methane in manholes. All of this is being verified. NDRF is retrieving samples," Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik said.
₹2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased, ₹50,000 for injured
State health minister Dr Balbir Singh said," So far a total of 11 people have died in this incident. Four people are admitted to the hospital. The state government will provide ₹2 lakh ex-gratia compensation to the family member of the deceased and ₹50,000 will be provided to the people who are admitted to the hospital".
NDRF team engaged in relief work at gas leak site in Ludhiana: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been engaged in relief work at the site of the gas leak in Punjab's Ludhiana.
President Murmu expresses grief over the incident
Gas leak incidents in past one year that made headlines
The gas leak from a chemical plant in Ludhiana's Giaspura area in which at least 11 people were killed on Sunday has reminded people of many such incidents over the past one year. Read more
Ludhiana gas leak accident very sad: Home Minister Amit Shah
Ludhiana gas leak accident very sad; NDRF team engaged in relief work on the spot: Home Minister Amit Shah
Punjab health minister orders audit of the Giaspura area
We have sent the samples for analysis: Punjab Health minister
He said it is a very poisonous gas as all those brought to the hospital were dead already. “Usually gases on sewer do not come above the ground. We have sent the samples for analysis to know the nature of the gas”, he said.
Punjab health minister orders audit of the Giaspura area
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh has ordered an audit of the Giaspura area where the tragedy occurred and has asked for a detailed report on sewerage in the area.
Ludhiana gas leak incident: Police cordon off area, vacate nearby market
Police seal Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana after gas leak incident. PHOTOS
Congress MLA expresses grief over the incident
The DC said different teams of district administration, police stationed at site
The DC said different teams of district administration, police, municipal corporation and Punjab Pollution Control Board are stationed at the site.
Casualties comprise five females and six males
Police said the casualties comprise five females and six males. Two boys aged 10 and 13 are among the 11 who died in the incident.
People undergoing treatment at hospital
Four more people, who were taken ill, were undergoing treatment at a hospital, they said. The source of the leakage and the type of the gas are yet to be ascertained, they added.
Entire family of five, originally from Bihar, perished in tragedy
The deceased include Kavilash who was running Aarti clinic. His wife Varsha (35) and three children Kalpana(16), Abhay(13)and Aryan (10) are amongst those dead.
The family was originally from Bihar but settled in Punjab for the last 20 year .
Out of total 11 who died, one 25 year old male is still unidentified
Out of total 11 who died, one 25 year old male is still unidentified.
A total of 10 persons from three families have died in today's giaspura gas tragedy while 11th person (25 yr old male) is still unidentified.
Compensation of ₹2 lakh to the kin of the deceased
The DC Surabhi Malik announced that government the will pay ₹2 lakh compensation to the kin of the deceased.
Children among 11 killed after gas leak at Punjab's Ludhiana factory: 10 updates
At least 11 persons, including three children, were killed and many others are feared trapped inside a factory on Sua Road near at Giaspura in Punjab's Ludhiana after a gas leak on Sunday. The gas leak was first noticed around 7.15am. Read more
SAD chief Sukhbir Badal on Ludhiana incident
“As tragedy unfolds in Ludhiana where a gas leak has claimed 11 lives, including 2 children, I express my deep condolences with the bereaved families. May Gurusahab grant eternal peace to the departed souls. Also pray for the speedy recovery of affected survivors”, tweeted Sukhbir Badal.
Police sealed the area and vacated the market
Police sealed the area and vacated the market after gas leak incident at Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana on Sunday
