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Elderly Man Dies, Four Critical After Generator Smoke Inhalation in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 09:45 AM
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A generator run after a power cut in Amritsar produced smoke that caused the death of an elderly resident and left four others in critical condition.
Amritsar, Punjab – Late at night on Wednesday, a sudden power outage prompted residents of a house to start a diesel generator. The device emitted thick smoke that quickly filled the interior, leading to severe respiratory distress among those inside.
The elderly occupant, who was sleeping at the time, succumbed to asphyxiation, while four other family members were rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Emergency services arrived promptly, confirming the death and stabilising the critical patients. Local authorities have opened an inquiry to determine whether safety protocols for generator use were breached.
Officials have warned residents to ensure proper ventilation when operating generators indoors, especially during prolonged outages, to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident underscores the growing risk of indoor air‑pollution incidents in the state during frequent power cuts.
The elderly occupant, who was sleeping at the time, succumbed to asphyxiation, while four other family members were rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Emergency services arrived promptly, confirming the death and stabilising the critical patients. Local authorities have opened an inquiry to determine whether safety protocols for generator use were breached.
Officials have warned residents to ensure proper ventilation when operating generators indoors, especially during prolonged outages, to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident underscores the growing risk of indoor air‑pollution incidents in the state during frequent power cuts.