Panic at Scrap Yard: Mystery Gas Leak Sparks Emergency Response

A mysterious gas leak at a scrap dealer's shop near Jammu airport caused panic, leading to residents experiencing breathlessness. Authorities dispatched joint NDRF and SDRF teams to contain the leak. An investigation is underway to identify the gas and how the cylinder ended up in the scrapyard.

Panic ensued near the Jammu airport on Saturday when a mysterious gas leak occurred at a scrap dealer's shop. Residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness due to the sudden gas escape from an abandoned cylinder.

Authorities swiftly deployed joint teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), alongside police and fire officials, to manage the situation. Wearing protective gear, they successfully contained the leak, reassuring the public that there was no immediate danger.

An investigation is underway to ascertain the nature of the gas and how the cylinder found its way to the scrapyard. Officials have not dismissed the possibility of the gas being a hazardous chemical, possibly sulfur mustard, pending scientific analysis.

(With inputs from agencies.)