Barring three, who are still under observation in the Intensive Care Units of two hospitals, the rest have been discharged.
According to the police, a call was received at 7:35 am about some chemical leakage at customs area of Tughlakabad depot, which is located near the schools. Following the incident, teams of police and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as well as CATS ambulance reached the spot.Also Read: Gas Leak: Distressed Parents Blame School for Negligence
"Tughlaqabad area is safe now. All containers have been emptied and washed," NDRF Director General R K Pachnanda was quoted as saying by PTI.Also Read: Action to be Taken Against Those Responsible for Gas Leakage: Kejriwal
The southeast district administration issued a show cause notice to the Customs Department and the Container Corporation Of India Ltd (CONCOR), the custodian of the depot.
"We will take strict action in the matter as hazardous chemicals were stored in the depot," B S Jaglan, district magistrate (southeast), said.
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