BREAKING | Toxic Gas Leak At Ludhiana Factory Claims 3 Lives, 2 Under Treatment

New Delhi: A suspected toxic gas leak at a factory in Ludhiana’s Industrial Area-A on Monday resulted in the deaths of three workers, including a father-son duo, while several other workers reportedly fell unconscious after being exposed to the gas, while two are said to be in critical condition.

The incident occurred at Deep Tools, a facility that manufactures hand tools. The leak caused panic within the factory, leading to an emergency response from local police and rescue crews. Officials from the Moti Nagar police station and other departments arrived on the scene to initiate relief efforts.

Confirming the news, Swapan Sharma, Police Commissioner, Ludhiana, said, “We are in the process of registering an FIR at Moti Nagar police station against those responsible for the incident.” He added that the specific type of gas involved in the leak has yet to be identified.

Ludhiana DCP (Rural) Jaskiranjit Singh Teja stated that the incident appeared to occur while workers were cleaning sewage. He confirmed that three workers died, two others are currently stable and receiving hospital treatment, and that an FIR for negligence is being filed against the factory owners.

'No Chance to Escape'

Reports indicate that production was underway when gas suddenly escaped from a pipe or cylinder, allowing toxic fumes to rapidly permeate the facility and leaving workers with virtually no time to escape.

According to reports, the victims have been identified as Manoj and his son, Amit. Authorities are currently working to identify the third deceased worker. The father and son were reportedly loading soil from the base of a machine into a trolley when they were directly exposed to the gas.

The police have transferred the bodies for post-mortem examinations. Authorities have initiated an investigation to pinpoint the source of the leak and determine if the factory failed to comply with required safety regulations.