A Promise Kept: MP Sanjeev Arora Brings Hope to Family Devastated by Ludhiana Fire
For Satpal and his family, Sunday evening turned into a nightmare they will never forget. A sudden LPG cylinder explosion tore through their modest home in Labour Colony (Gali No. 6), Jawahar Nagar Camp, reducing their belongings to ashes and leaving their future uncertain.
City Air News
Apr 28, 2025 09:47
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Ludhiana, April 28, 2025: For Satpal and his family, Sunday evening turned into a nightmare they will never forget. A sudden LPG cylinder explosion tore through their modest home in Labour Colony (Gali No. 6), Jawahar Nagar Camp, reducing their belongings to ashes and leaving their future uncertain.
Within moments of the blast, panic gripped the narrow lanes of the colony. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but the material damage was devastating — the ceiling collapsed, and essential household items like an electric fan, water cooler, and refrigerator were destroyed.
News of the tragedy quickly reached Municipal Councillor Kapil Kumar Sonu, who wasted no time in informing Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora. Arora, who was in the middle of booth meetings, immediately abandoned his political engagements and rushed to the scene. Witnessing the destruction firsthand, Arora assured the shattered family that they were not alone.
True to his word, today a ray of hope pierced through the family's sorrow. On behalf of Arora, Councillor Sonu on behalf of MP Arora personally handed over a cheque of Rs 2 lakh to Satpal, offering much-needed financial support to help rebuild their lives.
An emotional Satpal, flanked by his family members, expressed profound gratitude to MP Arora for not only making a promise but keeping it. "In moments like these, even small gestures feel monumental," Satpal said.
Local residents and the area councillor also joined in thanking Arora for standing with the family in their hour of need, bringing comfort when despair loomed large.
In the end, while flames may have stolen their possessions, the kindness and swift action of leaders like Arora gave the family something just as precious — a sense of hope.
