Archive · 21 Jul 2026
14 women hospitalized after ammonia leak
On July 21, 14 women workers at a meat processing factory in Saharanpur were taken to the hospital after an ammonia gas leak.
They had trouble breathing and felt dizzy.
Four of them were very sick and had to stay in the ICU, while the others got better care and were moved to a general ward.
The factory owner is Haji Fazlur Rahman, who used to be a member of parliament.
The factory was closed right after the gas leak.
Police and other officials are checking if the factory was following safety rules.
No one has complained to the police about this yet.
14 women workers hospitalized after ammonia gas leak at a meat processing factory in Saharanpur.
Four workers in serious condition admitted to ICU, ten others in general ward.
Factory owner Haji Fazlur Rahman, former BSP MP and current Samajwadi Party member.
Factory shut down immediately after the incident.
Authorities investigating cause of leak and compliance with safety norms.
- Who
- 14 women workers at a meat processing factory
- What
- Ammonia gas leak causing hospitalization
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Haroda area, Saharanpur
- Why
- Cause of the ammonia leak is under investigation
Factory Safety Standards
Worker Safety Concerns
Safety Norms Compliance
Factory Safety Standards
The factory was following all prescribed safety norms.
Worker Safety Concerns
The administration is examining if safety norms were followed.
- Location
- Haroda area, Saharanpur
- Date
- July 21
- Number of Affected Workers
- 14
- Serious Cases
- 4
- Factory Owner
- Haji Fazlur Rahman
- Investigating Authorities
- Technical experts and administration