Updated September 4th, 2019 at 20:18 IST
Blast at firecracker factory in Punjab's Gurdaspur: Updates
A firecracker factory was set ablaze on Wednesday in Batala in Punjab's Gurdaspur following a blast. As many as 50 people are feared to be trapped in the debris. Ambulance, fire tenders rushed to spot
8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
The firecrackers were supposed to be used on Guru Nanak Dev’s marriage anniversary celebrations on Thursday. Ambulances, fire tenders are being rushed from Gurdaspur and Amritsar. DC, Gurdaspur, Vipul Ujwal has reached the spot along with SSP Upinderjit Singh Ghuman. More than 100 policemen are on the spot as well as many passersby hindering the rescue process. The reason behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained.
8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
16 people are reported dead while 10 people have been injured in the fire: Gurdaspur Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Deepak Bhatia
Gurdaspur Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Deepak Bhatia: 16 people have died and 10 people have been injured in the fire. https://t.co/Uiza9tMNoz
— ANI (@ANI)
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8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh expressed anguish at the incident and said that relief works coordinated by DC and SSP were already underway.
Deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives due to the blast in the firecracker factory in Batala. Rescue operations are underway with the DC & SSP heading the relief efforts.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder)
8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
President of India Ram Nath Kovind expressed his condolences to all those who had lost their lives in the blast and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to an explosion at a firecracker factory in Batala, Punjab. Condolences to bereaved families impacted by this tragedy and wishing an early recovery to those injured #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)
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8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
Gurdaspur MLA Sunny Deol expressed sadness over the incident and said that the NDRF teams and officials from the local administration were taking part in relief works.
Saddened to hear about the news of blast in Batala factory.NDRF teams and local administration has been rushed for rescue operation.
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol)
8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
Punjab Chief Minister's Office: Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Batala firecracker factory blast that killed 19 people and left 27 injured.
Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Batala firecracker factory blast that killed 19 people and left 27 injured. ADC (Batala) has been asked to conduct the inquiry into the tragic incident. ....(1/2)
— CMO Punjab (@CMOPb)
....Chief Minister directed the Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa to immediately rush to the spot to oversee the relief and rescue operations.
— CMO Punjab (@CMOPb)
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8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
The death toll increases to 19 while 20 people are reportedly injured. Seven people have been referred to better treatment in Amritsar as many more are feared trapped in the debris
8: 18 IST, September 4th 2019
The Punjab Government announces Rs 2 lakh for the deceased and Rs 50 thousand for the injured immediately
....Chief Minister has announced an ex-gratia grant of ₹ 2 lac for the kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the seven severely injured and ₹ 25,000 for those with minor injuries.
— CMO Punjab (@CMOPb)
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Published September 4th, 2019 at 17:16 IST