A suspected Bromine gas leak from a drugs factory in Tarapur industrial area in Palghar district in Maharashtra on Saturday affected some persons, an official said, reported the PTI.

According to the PTI, Palghar District Disaster Management cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said the leak was reported at around 1:30 pm, following which teams of disaster cell personnel, fire brigade, and factory inspectors rushed to the spot to identify the problem and take corrective measures.