Tragic Blast at Verka Milk Plant: One Dead, Five Injured

A blast at Verka milk plant on Ludhiana-Ferozepur road led to one fatality and five injuries. The incident occurred during boiler repairs. The deceased is Kunal Jain, while the five injured individuals have been hospitalized. An investigation into the cause is currently underway.

A devastating explosion occurred at the Verka milk plant located on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur road, resulting in the tragic death of one individual and leaving five others injured, police reported on Thursday.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday night amidst boiler repair work, claiming the life of 42-year-old Kunal Jain. The injured victims, identified as Kulwant Singh, Puneet Kumar, Ajit Singh, Davinder Singh, and Gurtej, were promptly transported to a hospital for treatment.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajesh Kumar has confirmed that an investigation is actively underway to ascertain the cause of the explosion as authorities work to uncover any further details.

(With inputs from agencies.)