Punjab government announces Rs two lakh ex-gratia to families of three deceased

Newspunjab

Ludhiana, March 10  ,2025

Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal today stated that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of three individuals who lost their lives in the factory collapse at Focal Point Phase-8.

During his visit to the site and Fortis Hospital, Jorwal stated that the government will cover all medical expenses for the nine workers who are currently stable at the hospital. He held discussions with doctors and assured comprehensive support to the families of the workers.

Jorwal also reported that three teams from the NDRF have successfully rescued four unharmed workers, who are doing well. He noted that the NDRF will be on standby should additional assistance be required, as there are currently no reports of any workers trapped under the debris. He informed that teams are on site to clear the area while adhering to all safety protocols. These teams have already removed drums containing sulphuric acid and acetic acid from the site, which will be disposed off according to the regulations of the Punjab Pollution Control Board.

The Deputy Commissioner also mentioned that a magisterial inquiry, led by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of East, Jasleen Kaur Bhullar, has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the incident. Furthermore, the Commissionerate Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against five individuals, and strict action will be taken against them.

The tragic incident, which resulted in the collapse of a dyeing factory, occurred last Saturday and led to the deaths of three people.

It is pertinent to mention that Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora has also announced an ex gratia of Rs 1 lakh each to the families of 3 deceased persons.