Fire Tragedy in Lucknow Kills At Least 15, Including Children

Jun 22 ETDeveloping

World Desk

In Short: At least 15 people, including children, were killed in a fire at a commercial building in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, with six accused taken into custody as police investigate.

At least 15 people, including children, were killed in a fire at a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, with several others injured. Police have registered a case against six named accused and taken them into custody, intensifying efforts to determine responsibility for the tragedy.

According to sources, the main accused has been detained as the probe panel begins a comprehensive investigation into the incident, including the cause of the fire, adherence to safety norms, and statutory approvals granted to the building.

The building had originally received approval from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) as a residential property, raising questions about its use as a commercial space.

The probe panel has been tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into all aspects of the incident, including the cause of the fire, adherence to safety norms, statutory approvals granted to the building, and any possible negligence.

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Police have taken major action in connection with the devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area, registering a case against six named accused and other persons found responsible.
According to sources, police have taken the main accused in connection with the fire tragedy into custody.
Sources said the accused was detained as investigators intensified efforts to determine responsibility for the fire.
The probe panel has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation into all aspects of the incident, including the cause of the fire, adherence to safety norms, statutory approvals granted to the building…
According to official records, the building where the fire broke out had originally received approval from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) as a residential property.

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