- By Raju Kumar
- Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:08 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mohali Plant Explosion Update: Two persons were killed and three injured in a massive explosion that took place at an Oxygen plant in phase 9, Industrial Area, Mohali, Punjab on Wednesday, prompting action from the officials. Senior officials rushed to the spot and launched a relief operation.
"Mohali: A blast was reported today at an oxygen plant located in Industrial Area, Phase 9. Upon receiving information, medical teams, police, and district administration personnel promptly reached the site and initiated rescue operations," the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mohali confirmed the incident on X.
The incident has resulted in two casualties. Additionally, three injured individuals have been shifted to Civil Hospital, Phase 6 for treatment, the DC said in another post on X.
The incident has resulted in two casualties. Additionally, three injured individuals have been shifted to Civil Hospital, Phase 6 for treatment.@komalmittal23
— DC Mohali (@dcmohali) August 6, 2025
Mohali SDM Damandeep Kaur Said, "This morning we received information about an oxygen cylinder explosion and on reaching the spot, we found that two people were casualties and some were injured. The injured have been sent to the hospital and the bodies are being taken for post-mortem. The explosion was very powerful, where one oxygen cylinder exploded, causing a chain reaction and nearby cylinders also exploded. Two people died and three were injured. Further investigation is underway."
46 Dead In Telangana Plant Explosion
The explosion in Mohali comes over month after massive blast in Telangana which claimed 46 lives and left several injured. On June 30, a huge blast took place at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Sangareddy district, Telangana.
Investigators probing the devastating explosion at the pharma plant of Sigachi Industries face significant challenges as three key officials who could have provided crucial data have died in the tragedy.
The deaths of the factory manager, DGM (production) and an operator have posed a major hurdle in getting critical information for the probe, an official of the factories department said. The investigation by the department may take about a fortnight, subject to the availability of information.
However, he affirmed that the result of the probe will not be delayed. The inquiry will thoroughly examine the potential lapses in safety protocols, operational failures or any sudden issues that may have caused the accident. Though the exact cause is still under investigation, the official said the explosion that left 46 dead is believed to have resulted from excessive pressure build-up in the dryer of the unit.