Captain visits Ludhiana Factory collapse site, Announces Ex-Gratia for those killed
Expressing grief and shock at the tragic incident, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday ordered a detailed inquiry by the Patiala Divisional Commissioner into the Ludhiana factory collapse and announced compensation for those killed in the mishap.
The Chief Minister announced compensation for the families of those killed in the collapse, which was triggered by a major fire followed by an explosion.
The four firemen and one sanitary inspector killed in the tragedy will be given Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia, with the state government and the Municipal Corporation contributing 50% each, along with one job per family on compassionate grounds. The five civilians who lost their lives in the incident will be provided Rs 2 lakh each as ex-gratia.
The Directorate of Fire Services and the Fire Safety Act will check on unauthorized buildings and those lacking in fire safety norms, said the Chief Minister, adding that adequate equipment for the fire stations would be made available under the Fire Directorate, which will be headed by an IPS officer.
Meanwhile, an official spokesperson has identified 10 of the 11 persons reportedly killed in the tragedy as Sarmohan Gill (Sub Fire Officer), Puran Singh (Leading Fireman), Rajan Singh (Fireman), Vishal Kumar, Inderpal Singh Pal Taxi Wala, Laxman Dravid (Chief Sanitary Inspector posted at Pathankot), Sandeep Singh (factory worker), Baldev Raj (factory worker), Amarjot, and Ghanaya.
-PTC News
