The Haryana Government has announced Rs1 lakh each for treatment of severely injured persons and Rs50,000 each for others who have sustained injuries in the gas cylinder blast incident in Panchkula.
Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Vivek Atray said that though the incident took place on Wednesday in the house number 349 of Himshikha colony, it caused damage to adjoining houses 348 and 350 and other houses including 335, 336, and 337.
Atray said that six people have been severely injured whereas more than 12 people have sustained injuries in this incident.
Atray visited Himshikha colony on Thursday and examined the causes of the incident. He asked the people present there to be aware of short-circuit etc so as to avoid any untoward incidents in future.
He also assured the injured persons of providing every possible help for treatment through District Red Cross Society.
The Deputy Commissioners also took notice of these houses and said that after police investigation, the assessment of loss to houses would be got conducted by the Public Works (Building and Roads) Department.
He also enquired about the condition of injured who were undergoing treatment at General Hospital, Panchkula and PGIMER, Chandigarh and said that the Administration would ensure that they get better treatment.
Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has described the incident of gas cylinder blast at Panchkula as tragic and announced compensation for the injured.