Fatal Gas Leak at IOL Chemicals’ Punjab Plant Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

One person has died and three others were injured following a gas leak at IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility in Barnala, Punjab, the company confirmed on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday and was swiftly contained, according to an official statement. However, the company has not disclosed further specifics about the cause or nature of the leak.

Of the three individuals who sustained injuries, one has been discharged from the hospital. The other two remain under medical observation, IOL added in its exchange filing.

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