Ludhiana Factory Collapse 6 Workers Trapped in Focal Point Area

6 workers feared trapped after portion of factory collapsed in Ludhiana

A serious industrial accident has unfolded in Ludhiana, where a portion of a factory building has collapsed, potentially trapping six workers. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rushed to the Focal Point 8 area to conduct rescue operations. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has personally intervened, issuing immediate instructions for a comprehensive situation assessment. Authorities are working urgently to locate and rescue the workers while preparing for a detailed magisterial investigation into the incident.

ANI

Mar 9, 2025 · 1 min read · 356 views

Ludhiana, March 8

Six workers are feared trapped after a portion of a factory collapsed in Ludhiana's focal point area in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.

Jitendra Jorwal, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ludhiana, said that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are at the spot, and the rescue operation is underway

"In the Focal Point 8 area, we received information this evening that the building of a factory collapsed...Six workers are trapped. Rescue operations are underway. NDRF teams have reached the spot...A magisterial inquiry will be done that will submit the report," Ludhiana DC told reporters.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued instructions to the administration to immediately assess the situation.

"There have been reports of a factory building collapsing in Ludhiana. I have issued instructions to the administration to immediately assess the situation. Rescue teams have arrived and have started their work. I wish for the speedy recovery and safety of the workers buried under the debris," Punjab CM posted on X.

Further details are awaited.

— ANI

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