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Gas Leak Sparks Panic Near Jammu Airport
8 Feb
Summary
- A gas leak from a cylinder at a scrap dealer's shop caused panic.
- Residents reported breathlessness due to the sudden gas release.
- NDRF and SDRF teams contained the leak, assuring the public.
A gas leak incident at a scrap dealer's shop in Jammu's Rani Bagh locality on Saturday triggered significant panic among residents. The leak originated from an abandoned cylinder, leading to multiple complaints of breathlessness.
Emergency services, including the NDRF and SDRF, were dispatched to the scene. Personnel in protective gear worked alongside police and fire departments to successfully contain the hazardous gas release. Authorities have confirmed that the situation is now under control and urged the public not to panic.
An investigation has commenced to determine the exact nature of the gas and how the cylinder came to be at the scrap premises. Scientific analysis will be employed to identify the substance, with officials not ruling out the possibility of it being a dangerous chemical like sulfur mustard. Further actions will be decided based on the investigation's findings.
