Infant Dies, Two Injured in Massive Fire at Mohali Industrial Area
Babushahi Bureau
Mohali, June 30, 2025 – A tragic fire broke out at a unit in Phase 5, Industrial Area, Mohali, resulting in the death of a nine-month-old baby girl and leaving two others, including a woman, seriously injured. The injured have been admitted to the district hospital for treatment.
Initial reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a short circuit caused by exposed electric wires dangerously placed over a board, highlighting alleged negligence by the electricity department.
The Fire Department’s response has also come under scrutiny, as no prior fire safety inspection or equipment checks were reportedly carried out at the site. Questions are being raised about the department’s preparedness and the lack of preventive action.
Locals and eyewitnesses claimed that the incident could have been avoided if the concerned departments had conducted timely inspections and enforced safety protocols. The incident has sparked public outrage, with calls for accountability and a thorough investigation.