Ludhiana gas leak Updates: 11 killed, NDRF team engaged in relief work

By Shobhit Gupta | Reported by Aneesha Sareen, Tarsem Singh Deogan

Apr 30, 2023, 20:39:30 IST

Ludhiana gas leak Updates: The entire area has been cordoned off and NDRF teams from Bhatinda have been dispatched for rescue operations.

Police sealed the area and vacated the market after gas leak incident at Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana on Sunday.

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....Read More

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Apr 30, 2023, 20:39:29 IST

Neurotoxicity suspected in Ludhiana gas leak; here's how it's fatal for the body

Neuro-toxicity occurs when the exposure to natural or manmade toxic substances (neurotoxicants) alters the normal activity of the nervous system that includes brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Read in detail

Apr 30, 2023, 18:20:39 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 18:20:11 IST

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".

Apr 30, 2023, 18:19:23 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 18:11:57 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 18:04:30 IST

₹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".

Apr 30, 2023, 17:42:38 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 17:11:44 IST

President Murmu expresses grief over the incident

Apr 30, 2023, 17:01:11 IST

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

Apr 30, 2023, 16:37:59 IST

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

Apr 30, 2023, 16:19:36 IST

Punjab health minister orders audit of the Giaspura area

Apr 30, 2023, 16:09:23 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 16:07:13 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 15:37:41 IST

Ludhiana gas leak incident: Police cordon off area, vacate nearby market

Police seal Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana after gas leak incident. PHOTOS

Apr 30, 2023, 15:31:09 IST

Congress MLA expresses grief over the incident

Apr 30, 2023, 15:28:20 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 15:19:31 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 15:18:54 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 14:51:07 IST

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 .

Apr 30, 2023, 14:33:07 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 13:57:10 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 13:50:12 IST

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

Apr 30, 2023, 13:47:21 IST

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.

Apr 30, 2023, 13:37:25 IST

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

Apr 30, 2023, 12:58:38 IST

WATCH | NDRF personnel reach the spot in Giaspura area

Apr 30, 2023, 12:47:36 IST

Ludhiana gas leak: Couple, their 3 children killed in Punjab; kin share horror

At least 11 people, including three children, died and several were taken ill after a gas leak incident in the Giaspura area in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Sunday morning. Read more

Apr 30, 2023, 12:41:46 IST

Civil Sergeon Dr Hatinder Kaur with other staff examine the patients in civil hospital

Civil Sergeon Dr Hatinder Kaur with other staff examine the patients in civil hospital after gas leak incident at Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana on Sunday.

Apr 30, 2023, 12:32:23 IST

Aggrieved family members of the deceased of gas leak incident

Aggrieved family members of the deceased of gas leak incident at Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Sunday.

Apr 30, 2023, 12:30:41 IST

Locals residents gathered near the market after gas leak incident

Locals residents gathered near the market after gas leak incident at Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana on Sunday.

Apr 30, 2023, 12:29:55 IST

NDRF, Police and medical teams during the rescue operation

NDRF, Police and medical teams during the rescue operation after gas leak incident at Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana on Sunday.

Apr 30, 2023, 12:23:17 IST

Commissioner of Police Mandeep Singh Sidhu on Ludhiana incident

"There is no death due to suffocation but the gas affected the brain. A manhole cover on the road near the spot where deaths have been reported was found broken and charred in black. It is suspected that the gas leaked from that manhole" said Commissioner of Police Mandeep Singh Sidhu

Apr 30, 2023, 12:20:48 IST

Initial investigations revealed there was a chemical discharge by a nearby unit

Initial investigations revealed there was a chemical discharge by a nearby unit into the sewer which mixed with the gases and caused the deaths.

Apr 30, 2023, 12:15:50 IST

Two of the victims are admitted at the civil hospital

"Two of the victims are admitted at the civil hospital, Nitin and Gaurav Goyal. While Gaurav (40) is stable, Nitin's condition is critical."

Apr 30, 2023, 12:08:18 IST

CM Mann on Ludhiana incident

Apr 30, 2023, 12:03:52 IST

11 deaths confirmed till now: Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik

Apr 30, 2023, 11:52:56 IST

NDRF is extracting samples from manholes for various kinds of chemical test: Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana

"The NDRF is extracting samples from manholes for various kinds of chemical test then we will get more information if possible cause. The gas has been diluted but MC teams, PPCB teams are working to check if any more such chemical reactions are there in the vicinity," she said

Apr 30, 2023, 11:43:20 IST

"Chemical suspected to have reacted in manholes, investigations on" - DC

Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana Surabhi Malik said samples have been collected from manholes in the area as it is suspected that neurotoxins caused the fatalities.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:32:35 IST

The area includes a number of shops

The area includes a number of shops where mostly labourers working in factories reside. Three establishments: Goyal cold drink, Kamal Kiryana and Arti clinic were affected by the leak in the wee hours. The families of those who run these shops reside on the first floor while the shops are on ground floor

Apr 30, 2023, 11:30:02 IST

The nature of gas was neuro-toxic: Civil Surgeon Ludhiana

Civil Surgeon Ludhiana, Dr Hatinder Kaur said "The nature of gas was neuro-toxic." "As per the medical examination till now the deaths were not caused by suffocation but by the gas's harmful effect on the nervous system of the victims."

Apr 30, 2023, 11:28:53 IST

Rapid Action Force guards the area which has been cordoned off

Rapid Action Force guarding the area which has been cordoned off.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:13:04 IST

11 persons are dead

11 persons are dead. There are 5 females, 6 males including 2 male children of 10 year and 13 years.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:12:29 IST

Death toll reached 11 in gas leak case

Death toll reached 11 in gas leak case.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:11:52 IST

SDM Ludhiana West on incident

"Definitely, it is a gas leak case. The NDRF team is present at the spot to evacuate the people and will conduct the rescue operation. 9 people died in this incident and 11 are sick," says Swati, SDM Ludhiana West.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:09:35 IST

"All possible help is being extended," says CM Mann on Ludhiana gas leak incident

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed deep sorrow and anguish at the gas leakage incident that occured in Giaspura in Ludhiana district on Sunday.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:04:37 IST

Social organisations' ambulances arrived to assist in evacuation

The police and civil administration officials are on the scene, providing assistance and relief efforts. Social organisations' ambulances have also arrived to assist in evacuating the affected individuals.

Apr 30, 2023, 11:02:54 IST

Individuals within a 300-metre radius of the leak are experiencing difficulty breathing

Individuals within a 300-metre radius of the leak are experiencing difficulty breathing, causing people to avoid the area.

Apr 30, 2023, 10:57:59 IST

Feared striken families move to houses of their relatives in other areas of the city

Apr 30, 2023, 10:56:47 IST

A couple with thier mother have died in the incident

Ram Murat , a family relative said Saurav Goyal (28) and his wife Triti goyal, Gaurav Goyal (Saurav goyal's elder brother) along with their mother and eight months old boy were trapped in the gas. The child is out of danger. The couple and mother have died, Gaurav's condition is serious.

Apr 30, 2023, 10:52:27 IST

NDRF teams have been pressed in to initiate rescue operation

NDRF teams have been pressed in to initiate rescue operation. The police sealed the area and vacated the market.

Apr 30, 2023, 10:51:35 IST

Children killed were aged 22-year-old daughter, 12-year-old boy and 9-year-old boy

Shambhu Narayan of Jamalpur said that his 40-year-old nephew Kabilash Kumar and his wife Barsha Devi along with three children have died in the incident. Children killed were aged 22-year-old daughter, 12-year-old boy and 9-year-old boy.