The fire has finally been extinguished in the perfume manufacturing aroma factory located on hilltop in Baddi, industrial area of Jharmajri in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Rescue operations have been launched by NDRF after assessing the structural safety of the aroma factory site. 30 workers have been seriously injured in the massive fire. So far five workers have died. While five workers are still missing.
The massive fire in the perfume manufacturing aroma factory located on hilltop in Baddi, Jharmajri, an industrial area of Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, has still not subsided. 30 workers have been seriously injured in the massive fire. Pinky, a female worker from Baddi who was referred to PGI Chandigarh has died. Nine workers are still reported missing in the massive fire.
The massive fire in the perfume manufacturing aroma factory located on Hilltop in Baddi, Jharmajri, the industrial area of Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, has still not subsided. The work of extinguishing the massive fire has been going on since Saturday morning. The work of extinguishing the massive fire continued throughout the night.
On the other hand, the family members of the fire affected people have also reached the spot at Jharmajri. The tears are not stopping from the eyes of the family members who are waiting for their loved ones. The operation to find the missing people can be launched only after the massive fire is completely extinguished. Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu has also reached the spot Jharmajri.
Himachal Pradesh DGP Dr Sanjay Kundu said that the massive fire is now under control. DGP Dr. Sanjay Kundu said that the NDRF team is going to conduct internal and external investigation of the Aroma Factory building. After this, Himachal Pradesh Forensic Team is going to go inside the Aroma Factory and collect all the evidence.
Also, DGP Dr. Sanjay Kundu said that SIT has been formed for detailed investigation of the entire matter. The SIT team is going to once again investigate and inspect the entire incident.
DGP Dr Sanjay Kundu said that the plant manager was arrested on Friday night and the plant manager has admitted that around 85 people were present inside the building at the time of the entire incident. One of these female workers, Pinky, died during treatment at PGI, Chandigarh.
Also, 30 workers are admitted in various hospitals of Solan district. Also, 13 workers were missing, out of which 4 workers have been found safe. Now only nine workers are missing and a search operation is being conducted to trace the nine workers. DGP Dr. Sanjay Kundu said that by Saturday evening the situation on the entire incident will become more clear.
Names of these police officers included in SIT –
Additional Superintendent of Police Ashok Verma, Deputy Superintendent of Police Khajana Ram and Barotiwala police station in-charge SI Sanjay Sharma have been included in the SIT formed by Himachal Pradesh DGP Dr Sanjay Kundu.
Chandrashekhar, plant head of NR Aroma Company, has been arrested.
In connection with the incident of massive fire, Solan District Police is currently conducting a search operation with immediate effect for nine workers who were reported missing after the massive fire.
For complete information related to the horrific fire incident, the public is advised to contact the police control room –
According to the preliminary investigation so far, a total of 85 workers were present in the Aroma Factory at the time of the massive fire.
30 injured workers have been admitted to various hospitals in Solan district in critical condition.
A female worker, Pinky, was brought dead to PGI Chandigarh and all the other workers are said to be safe.
Himachal Pradesh Police has appealed to the general public to immediately contact the police control room for any information regarding the nine missing workers.
Ashok Kumar Additional Superintendent of Police for any clue or information related to the horrific fire incident.
It has been advised to contact on the mobile number (9816999000).
This is how the entire rescue operation will run after the massive fire –
The NDRF is currently assessing the structural safety of the fire site and making it free from hazardous gases like carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide and sulfur dioxide.
After getting the approval, a team from HP Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) will inspect the crime scene and collect all the necessary evidence.
In view of the complex nature of the massive fire, Himachal Pradesh DGP Dr Sanjay Kundu has requested the Government of Himachal Pradesh to assist the Central Forensic Science Team of the Government of India.
The SIT formed will visit the spot and collect all the evidence and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the horrific fire incident.
According to Himachal Pradesh Police, the entire investigation will be done in a professional manner and every possible effort will be made to provide justice to the affected parties.
It is noteworthy that a massive fire broke out in the Aroma Factory after 12:00 noon on Friday.
How the massive fire broke out in the Aroma Factory, the reasons behind the massive fire are not yet known.
In the preliminary investigation, it is being speculated that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit in the chemical.
Baddi Superintendent of Police Ilma Afroz told Diary Times correspondent Kumud Sharma that a full case of negligence has been registered against the Aroma Factory at Barotiwala police station.
The deceased in the horrific fire has been identified as Pinky, wife of Pawan, resident of Makhnumajra, Baddi, by Baddi Superintendent of Police Ilma Afroz.
The condition of Aarti, Charan Singh, Geeta and Prem Kumari admitted in PGI Chandigarh is said to be critical. Three of them, Aarti, Charan Singh, Geeta and Prem Kumari, have fractured their spine.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Sukhu ordered immediate investigation –
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grave grief over the entire accident.
CM Sukhu has ordered a speedy investigation into the entire matter.
CM Sukhu wished speedy recovery of all the injured workers and expressed sincere condolences to the family of the deceased woman Pinky of Baddi.
#WATCH | Solan: Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu says, “The fire seems to be under control now. The NDRF team will internally and externally examine the building. After this, the forensic team will go inside and will collect the evidence. We formed the STI to conduct a detailed… https://t.co/uGGg5y6Ivv pic.twitter.com/xMdehKThzX— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2024
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