Archive · 31 May 2025
FIR Filed After Gas Leak at Auto Parts Facility in Gurgaon
In Gurgaon, a factory owner is in trouble after people got sick from a possible gas leak.
The incident happened on May 23, and on May 27, the owner was charged by police.
Residents, including children, reported feeling sick and went to the hospital.
The owner says the coolant used is safe, but officials are testing it.
Some residents think this is due to his land purchase.
Meanwhile, the police are awaiting a technical report on the coolant.
The owner claims his industrial activity has been taking place for years.
The factory gates were locked by residents.
The investigation is ongoing.
An FIR was registered against the owner of an auto parts factory in Gurgaon.
Eight people, including three children, were hospitalized after exposure to a suspected gas leak.
The incident occurred on May 23, with the FIR filed on May 27.
The factory owner faces charges related to endangering human lives and hazardous conditions.
Authorities are awaiting a technical report to determine the cause of the health issues.
- Who
- Atul Suri, the factory owner, faces charges.
- What
- An FIR was lodged against the owner of an auto parts facility after a suspected gas leak caused residents to fall ill.
- When
- The FIR was lodged on May 27, four days after the incident on May 23.
- Where
- Basai village, Gurgaon.
- Why
- An alleged gas leak from the factory caused residents to experience symptoms like eye irritation, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Residents and Authorities
Factory Owner's Perspective
Coolant safety
Residents and Authorities
The coolant may have caused harm, pending investigation.
Factory Owner's Perspective
The coolant is harmless and odourless.
Reason for complaint
Residents and Authorities
The complaint is due to residents experiencing health issues from a potential gas leak.
Factory Owner's Perspective
Complaints are orchestrated due to a land purchase dispute.
- Incident Date
- May 23
- FIR Lodged
- May 27
- Affected People
- 8, including 3 children
- Hospital
- Sector 10 Civil Hospital
- Factory Owner
- Atul Suri
- Charges
- Sections 125 and 280 of the BNS
- Coolant Analysis
- Requested by authorities