Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister, has condoled the loss of lives due to a fire at firecracker factory in Punjab.

“The tragedy at a firecracker factory in Punjab is heart-wrenching. Deeply anguished due to it. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover at the earliest. Agencies are working on rescue operations at the site of the tragedy”, the Prime Minister said.