Tragic Explosion Claims Two Lives at Punjab Manufacturing Unit

In a tragic incident on Wednesday morning, an explosion rocked a firecracker and oxygen cylinder manufacturing unit in Punjab's SAS Nagar district. The blast, which officials say was triggered by an oxygen cylinder, claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured.

Damandeep Kaur, the Mohali Sub-Divisional Magistrate, stated that the explosion occurred around 9 AM. "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," she informed.

Further details were provided by Deputy Superintendent of Police Harsimran Singh Bal, who visited the scene. He identified the deceased as Asif and Devender and confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.

(With inputs from agencies.)