Ludhiana Families Receive Aid After Factory Collapse Claims Four Lives
In a heartfelt gesture, the grieving families of four workers who perished in the Focal Point Phase-8 dyeing factory collapse on March 8 received financial support of ₹1 lakh each on Thursday. The aid, distributed by local authorities, came as a fulfillment of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora’s pledge to stand by the bereaved households in their darkest hour.
A Promise Kept
Ludhiana Building Collapse
MP Sanjeev Arora swiftly vowed compensation within hours of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of Jatinder, Gurnarinder Singh, Lallan Yadav, and Hakam Yadav—daily wage workers trapped in the rubble of the ill-fated factory. On Thursday, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rohit Kumar Gupta and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East) Jasleen Kaur Bhullar personally handed over the relief cheques to the victims’ kin, underscoring the administration’s commitment to compassion.
Officials Extend Solidarity
ADC Gupta, visibly moved during the interaction, conveyed the district’s collective grief. “No amount of compensation can heal this loss, but we stand with these families today and always,” he assured, promising further assistance through legal and social welfare channels. SDM Bhullar echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need for stricter safety audits to prevent such tragedies.
Community Rallies Together
The March 8 incident, which shook Ludhiana’s industrial belt, has reignited conversations about workplace safety for laborers in aging infrastructure. While the ex-gratia offers temporary relief, locals hope the victims’ legacies will spur systemic reforms. For now, the victims’ families, surrounded by neighbors and officials, find solace in knowing their plight has not gone unseen.
As investigations into the collapse continue, the gesture by MP Arora and the administration serves as a reminder that humanity endures even in the face of unimaginable loss.
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