Punjab: Massive fire at Ludhiana factory, 3 injured 

A tragic incident happened in Punjab, after a massive fire broke out in a hosiery factory near the 3rd number division of Ludhiana late Saturday night, injuring at least three people, said the officials.

Fire breaks out at Ludhiana factory, 3 injured

According to the officials, the fire broke out in a three-storey factory on Saturday night.

The injured people were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and underwent treatment, they said.

Briefing about the incident, a fire official said told ANI, “The fire was reported around 11 p.m. The fire was brought under control. Three people were injured, and they have been admitted to a hospital.”

Case of fire still unknown

He further said that the cause of the fire has not been ascertained yet, and an investigation regarding the incident will be conducted.

"The factory was running in a rented house, and it is in a residential area. The factory was on the ground floor. Whereas these people lived in a rented room above," another official present at the spot said.

Further, details are still awaited.