Punjab: The death toll in the gas leakage incident that occured in Giaspura in Ludhiana district on Sunday has risen to 11.

'A total of 11 persons are dead. There are five females and six males including 2 male children of 10 years and 13 years," the official said. 

The two deceased at SPS Hospital have been identified as Naveent Kumar (39) and Neetu Devi (39), they said.

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed deep sorrow and anguish at the gas leakage.

"The incident of a gas leak in the factory in the Giaspura area of Ludhiana is very sad. Police, government and NDRF teams are present at the spot. All possible help is being extended to the affected. Rest details soon," Punjab CM Mann tweeted

A team from National Disaster Response Force was at the site, according to the video feed shared by ANI.

Police officials were seen patrolling, wearing masks, and asking locals to keep out of a cordoned area, the video showed.

The incident caused panic among the locals, some of whom even left their homes to save lives.