On Saturday evening, a devastating fire erupted at a family entertainment establishment in the Rajkot region of Gujarat, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 24 individuals, including numerous children.
#WATCH | Gujarat: A massive fire breaks out at the TRP game zone in Rajkot. Fire tenders on the spot. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/f4AJq8jzxX
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024
The community has been deeply disturbed by the occurrence and it has led to immediate rescue operations. Local authorities have cautioned that the number of fatalities may increase.
“We prioritize rescue operations and the preservation of human lives.” “We will ensure that stringent measures are taken against the individuals accountable for this incident,” stated Mayor Nayana Pedhadiya.
The TRP gaming zone was seen on television engulfed in flames, with dense plumes of smoke emanating from the location. The fire thoroughly destroyed the building, resulting in a scene of extreme devastation.
Rescue personnel are diligently working to find and rescue any remaining survivors. Nevertheless, the local public hospital stated that certain corpses were severely burned, making the process of identification more challenging.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his anguish on the disaster on social media site X, expressing, “I am deeply saddened by the fire incident in Rajkot.
Extremely distressed by the fire mishap in Rajkot. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured. The local administration is working to provide all possible assistance to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2024
I extend my condolences to all those who have experienced the loss of their loved ones. He said that the local administration is offering essential aid to those impacted.
Chief Fire Officer IV Kher stated that the firemen had nearly extinguished the fire, but the exact origin of the incident is still unknown.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has declared the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the event.
માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઇ મોદીએ રાજકોટમાં સર્જાયેલી આગની ઘટના સંદર્ભમાં મારી સાથે ટેલીફોનીક વાતચીત કરીને ઘટનાની વિગતો જાણી હતી અને આ અંગે દુ:ખની લાગણી વ્યક્ત કરી હતી. તેઓએ આ દુઘર્ટનાની સંપૂર્ણ તપાસ કરીને કસૂરવાર લોકો સામે કડક કાર્યવાહી હાથ ધરવા માટે પણ દિશાનિર્દેશ આપ્યા…
— Bhupendra Patel (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Bhupendrapbjp) May 25, 2024
Meanwhile, television sources have stated that the Rajkot police have apprehended two men in relation to the incident.
The incident has emphasized the immediate necessity for rigorous safety protocols at public places. While rescue activities are ongoing and investigations are underway, the community grieves the loss of life and demands answers and responsibility for this tragic event.
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