The city of Rajkot in Gujarat is reeling from a severe blaze at the TRP Game Zone, which has tragically claimed the lives of 24 people, including 9 children. Gujarat's Home State Minister Harsh Sanghvi has confirmed the death toll of 24, among whom 9 are kids.
The fire department, with 8 trucks, swiftly arrived at the scene. Rescue operations are underway to control the flames and search for those feared trapped. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Following the Rajkot blaze, police action has been taken. Police have arrested 3 individuals including the operator and owner of the Rajkot Game Zone. A special investigation team (SIT) led by senior IPS officer Subhash Trivedi will conduct a thorough inquiry.
'Director-General of Police issues directives'
In response to the Rajkot fire incident, the state's Director-General of Police has directed police commissioners and district superintendents to inspect all game zones and shut down any operating without fire safety permits.
The DGP called on municipal corporations and their firefighters, in coordination with local governance, to execute this directive issued in the wake of the Rajkot game zone fire incident.
'President Draupadi Murmu expresses grief'
President Draupadi Murmu took to social media to express her distress over the Rajkot fire. She said, 'I am deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, including young children. I pray for the swift recovery of the survivors.'
'PM Modi posts about the Rajkot fire tragedy'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted about the Rajkot gaming zone fire on social media, saying, 'Shocked by the fire incident in Rajkot. My sympathies lie with all who have lost their beloved. Praying for the injured. The local administration is working to provide all possible assistance to the affected.'
'News of multiple deaths is extremely distressing'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted on social media about the Rajkot fire incident, stating, 'The news of deaths including innocent children due to the fierce fire in a gaming zone of a mall in Rajkot, Gujarat, is extremely distressing. I extend my deepest condolences to all bereaved families and hope for a speedy recovery of the injured.'
'Rahul Gandhi's request to Congress workers'
Rahul Gandhi urged Congress workers to provide all possible support to the administration's relief and rescue operations. He also expects the Gujarat government and administration to conduct a detailed and impartial investigation and deliver justice to all grieving families promptly.
Gujarat Chief Minister's post on X about the Rajkot fire incident
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel posted on social media platform X regarding the incident, conveying his heartfelt condolences to the families of those lost in the Rajkot fire tragedy and praying for the fast recovery of the injured.
Families of deceased to receive compensation, injured granted aid
The state government will grant compensation of 4 lakh rupees to the deceased's families and 50,000 rupees to the injured, ensuring such incidents are not repeated. Any negligence will not be tolerated, and a special investigation team (SIT) has been formed to examine the entire case.
20 bodies recovered from TRP Game Zone
Rajkot's Police Commissioner Raju Bhargav stated, 'A fire broke out at the TRP Gaming Zone this afternoon. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the fire is under control. Until now, 20 bodies have been recovered and sent for forensic examinations.'
'FIR to be filed against gaming zone owner'
We are striving to salvage as many victims as possible. The gaming zone's ownership belongs to an individual named Yuvraj Singh Solanki. An FIR will be filed against him for negligence leading to these deaths. Further investigations will proceed after completion of the current rescue operation.
