Ludhiana Factory Collapse Kills One Worker Traps Others

Ludhiana factory collapse: One worker dead, rescue ops for trapped employee

ANI March 9, 2025 141 views

A devastating factory collapse in Ludhiana's Focal Point area has resulted in one worker's death and multiple workers trapped. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has personally monitored the rescue operations and issued immediate instructions to assess the situation. NDRF teams and local administration are actively searching for trapped workers and providing medical assistance to those rescued. The district administration has initiated a magisterial inquiry to determine the cause of this tragic industrial accident.

"I wish for the speedy recovery and safety of the workers buried under the debris" - Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM

Ludhiana, March 9: Bodies of two people were recovered while four workers have been rescued after a portion of a building of a factory in Ludhiana's Focal Point Phase 8 area collapsed on Sunday, the officials said. They added that the search for one worker is still on.

Key Points

Factory building collapse during repair work in Ludhiana

29 workers present during the accident

NDRF and administrative teams on rescue mission

Magisterial inquiry ordered by district administration

The rescued workers were taken to the hospital. NDRF teams and administrative staff were present at the scene. Police have registered a case against the factory operator.

Deputy Commissioner Jatinder Jorwal said that the building collapsed during repair work in the factory. According to the factory supervisor, 29 people were present in the factory at the time of the accident.

After the accident, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann issued instructions to the administration to assess the situation immediately.

"There have been reports of a factory building collapsing in Ludhiana. I have issued instructions to the administration to assess the situation immediately. 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 Chief Minister posted on X today.

Ludhiana District Administration ordered a magisterial inquiry into the accident.

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