A major fire broke out at a manufacturing unit in Bahadurgarh's industrial area on Sunday morning, leaving two workers critically injured and triggering a massive firefighting operation involving more than 22 fire tenders. The blaze erupted around 7:30 am at Shanti Enterprises in Sector 17 of the HSIIDC industrial estate, which manufactures footwear components, rubber sheets, and mattresses.
Fire Spreads to Adjoining Factory
Officials stated that highly combustible raw material and packaging material fueled the fire, causing it to spread rapidly through the premises. The flames later engulfed the neighboring unit, RKC Lamina Tex Ltd, which produces fabric and rexine products, further complicating firefighting efforts.
Injuries and Medical Response
Two workers, identified as Monu (30), a native of Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, and Deepak (25) from Kanpur, sustained severe burn injuries while trying to escape. They were initially taken to Civil Hospital, Bahadurgarh, and later referred to PGIMS Rohtak for advanced treatment.
Firefighting Operation
Authorities pressed fire tenders from Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sampla, and Delhi into service as local resources proved inadequate. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it largely under control by late evening. Cooling operations continued thereafter to prevent any re-ignition.
Investigation and Ownership
ACP Pradeep Khatri said preliminary investigations suggested the fire originated in the ground-floor tin-shed section of Shanti Enterprises. The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained, though officials estimate losses likely run into several lakhs of rupees. Shanti Enterprises is owned by Himanshu, a Delhi resident, while the adjoining unit, RKC Lamina Tex Ltd, is owned by Ravinder Gupta of Delhi's Mianwali Nagar.
Legal Proceedings
Sector 6 police station SHO Satyaveer Singh confirmed that no FIR had been registered so far. Further action will depend on medical reports and statements from the injured workers and their families.
Review of Fire Safety Measures
Jhajjar Deputy Commissioner Varsha Khangwal announced that a meeting with industrial associations and factory owners would be held to review fire-safety preparedness and emergency response systems, aiming to prevent such incidents in the future.
