Ambernath gas leak triggers panic; residents call for action against negligent industrial companies

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Tragedy struck again in Ambernath industrial estate on Thursday night, as a chemical gas leak affected the city's residents. The incident occurred late in the evening, causing residents living in Morivali and B Cabin road areas to suddenly experience severe symptoms such as sore throats, stinging eyes, and difficulty breathing. The gas, which spread like a thick white mist over the area, reduced visibility and filled the air with an eerie atmosphere. The sudden and unexpected outbreak created widespread fear among the citizens, who were left wondering about the safety and security of their community.

The festival of Ganpati and Gauri Visarjan was in full swing, with many devotees gathered on the streets when suddenly a gas leak occurred. The sudden leak of gas sent people running for cover, with some seeking refuge in their homes and others experiencing health problems. The local residents, in a state of panic, quickly closed their doors and windows to prevent the gas from entering their homes. It's fortunate that no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, but it's clear that the situation was quite distressing and alarming for those involved.

The situation is even more concerning when considering the recent growth and proximity of industrial and urban areas to cities like Badlapur, Dombivali, and Ambernath. As a result, incidents like the gas leak have a direct impact on ordinary citizens who are already living near these industrial areas. The fact that such accidents are occurring frequently raises serious questions about the negligent management of these companies. The recent gas leak on Thursday has once again brought to light the irresponsible behaviour of industrial companies, putting the lives of innocent citizens at risk. Authorities must take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that such accidents are prevented in the future.

"This is not happening for the first time. Repeated gas leakage incidents have become unbearable. We want a permanent solution, otherwise, these industrial companies will face strict legal action," said a resident of the area. The local citizens have lodged complaints against the concerned company and there is a deep uneasiness among the citizens that no concrete steps are being taken by the administration.

Citizens say that the local administration, which is responsible for monitoring the companies in the industrial sector, has not taken any concrete action in this regard. It is also alleged that this irresponsible behaviour of the companies is due to the negligence of the administration. These frequent incidents have created a threat to the health of the citizens, and if there is no immediate solution, action may be taken against the local administration.

After this incident, the security measures of the industrial sector have once again been questioned. Now, if the administration does not take proper action immediately, the citizens will have to bear the suffering of such incidents in the future as well. Citizens have now been warned to take strict action.