Delhi Factory Blast: Three Killed, Six Injured As Fire Breaks Out in Food Processing Unit in Narela Industrial Area (Watch Videos)

Three people were killed and six injured after a fire broke out in a food processing factory in North Delhi's Narela Industrial Area on Saturday early morning, said Delhi Police.

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New Delhi, June 8: Three people were killed and six injured after a fire broke out in a food processing factory in North Delhi's Narela Industrial Area on Saturday early morning, said Delhi Police. The police said that the PCR call regarding the incident was received around 3:35 AM and on receiving the information police personnel reached the Shayam Kripa Foods PVT LTD where the fire engulfed. The nine people were inside the factory when the incident occurred. They were immediately rushed to SHRC Hospital, Narela. Among the injured, three were declared dead at the hospital, said the police. Delhi Blast: Three Workers Dead, Six Injured After Fire Breaks Out in Food Processing Unit in Narela Industrial Area Due to Gas Leak (Watch Videos)

According to the police, the preliminary investigation revealed that while raw moong was being roasted on gas burners, gas leaked on one of the pipelines of the gas. This caused the fire to spread which led to overheating of the compressor and resulted in a blast. The deceased were identified as Shyam, 24, Ram Singh, 30, and Beerpa, 42. Delhi Factory Blast: Two Killed, 2 Injured After Explosion of Air Compressor Tank in Plastic Moulding Company in Gokulpuri

Delhi Factory Blast

The injured were identified as Pushpender, 26, Akash, 19, Mohit Kumar, 21, Ravi Kumar, 19, Monu, 25, and Lalu, 32. A case has been registered under appropriate sections and the investigation has been started, said the police.

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