New Delhi / RK Puram : Claim of spread of poisonous gas, complaints of burning in eyes and suffocation created panic, five people hospitalized
There was chaos in the Ekta Vihar slum area located in RK Puram area of Delhi late on Wednesday night due to complaints of suffocation and burning in the eyes. Immediately the police was called. Police reached the spot and immediately admitted five people to Safdarjung Hospital. Senior police officers reached the spot late in the night after getting the information. People have claimed that poisonous gas has spread in the area. Police said that the situation is under control now.
Five people were admitted to the hospital after they complained of burning sensation in their eyes due to exposure to the poisonous gas late last night, police said. Fire brigade vehicles, two ambulances and Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) teams have reached the spot. Now the situation is under control.
Police said that there has been no complaint of gas cylinder fire or smoke rising from anywhere in Ekta Vihar area. Still, necessary action is being taken. Till late night there was a stir in Ekta Vihar and people were coming out of their homes.
