Chandigarh, August 23: Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, has expressed profound grief over the tragic LPG tanker explosion that occurred near village Mandiala on the Jalandhar-Hoshiarpur road, claiming two lives and injuring several others.

In his message, the Governor said, “I am deeply pained to learn about the tragedy that has taken away innocent lives and caused injuries to many. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones in this devastating mishap. I pray for strength and solace for the bereaved families in this hour of immense sorrow.”

The Governor also wished a speedy recovery to all those injured and lauded the swift response of the District Administration, Punjab Police, and medical teams who acted promptly to manage the situation and provide urgent medical assistance to the victims.

Shri Kataria further said that the government stands firmly with the affected families. He also appealed to the public to stay away from the incident site and cooperate with the authorities involved in the relief and rescue efforts.