Chandigarh, Aug. 6 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday stated that he is personally monitoring the situation after a deadly explosion at an oxygen cylinder and firecracker unit in Mohali's Industrial Area Phase 9 left two workers dead and three others injured.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "A report has been received about a major accident that occurred during the explosion of an oxygen cylinder at a private factory located in Industrial Area Phase 9, Mohali. It is reported that some people have tragically lost their lives, and some others are said to be injured. Administrative teams are present at the scene. I am receiving moment-to-moment updates on the rescue operations."

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