Goyal Kariana Store, from where the gas leaked
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11 people have died while more than 11 people are unconscious due to gas leakage from a shop in Gyaspura area of Ludhiana. The dead included five women, six men and two children aged 10 and 13. As soon as the incident was reported, the local police and fire brigade reached the spot.
NDRF team has taken charge. The entire area has been sealed. Rescue teams are checking every house. According to the police, the roofs of the houses are also being checked by drones. A cat has also died in the gas leak. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Ludhiana Civil Hospital. The health of MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina, who stood on the spot since morning, has also deteriorated. He has also been sent to the hospital.
To prevent further damage due to gas leak, the police have evacuated the surrounding 300 meters area. Along with this, efforts are being made to stop the gas leak. According to the police officers and fire brigade who reached the spot, how did the gas leak from a grocery shop. Which was the gas, it will be known only after investigation. However, it is suspected that ammonia gas has leaked.
The operator of the shop from where the gas leaked is unconscious. On the information of the incident, MLA of the area Rajinder Kaur Chhina also reached the spot and said that the matter will be investigated in the gas leak episode. At present, work is being done to save lives. Search operation is being conducted in the entire area. According to the administration, their focus is on getting people out. Every house is being investigated.