Punjab: Several killed, dozen hospitalised in Ludhiana gas leak

Punjab: Several killed, dozen hospitalised in Ludhiana gas leak

Punjab: Several killed, dozen hospitalised in Ludhiana gas leak

Ludhiana Gas Leak: At least 11 people have been killed and around a dozen were hospitalised following an alleged case of gas leak in the Giaspura area of Ludhiana in Punjab on Sunday.

"A total of 11 persons are dead. There are five females and six males including 2 male children of 10 years and 13 years," an official told the media.

The two deceased at SPS Hospital have been identified as Naveent Kumar (39) and Neetu Devi (39), they said.

Officials were quoted as saying by ANI that the area has been cordoned off. Officials from the local administration and police have reached the spot along with NDRF teams.

"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. Nine people died in this incident and 11 are sick," Ludhiana West SDM Swati Tiwana said.

Further investigation is underway.

(With agency inputs)

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