Gujarat: 24 dead in massive fire at gaming zone in Rajkot; SIT formed

In a surprising turn of events, a massive fire erupted at the TRP gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot, leading to the death of 24 people including children on Saturday afternoon. 

Officials said that efforts are underway to control the blaze and rescue those trapped inside.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has also instructed the municipal corporation and the administration for immediate rescue and relief operations in the fire incident. "Instructions have been given to the Municipal Corporation and the administration for immediate rescue and relief operations in the fire incident in the game zone in Rajkot. It has also been instructed to prioritize arrangements for immediate treatment of the injured," Bhupendra Patel posted on X.

#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 Gujarat CM has alos ordered an SIT probe into the incident.

The gaming zone is owned by a person named Yuvraj Singh Solanki. Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava says," We will be registering an offence for negligence and the deaths which have occurred.

"The further investigation will take place once we complete the rescue operations here," he further said according to ANI.

Moreover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed his grief over the tragic incident. "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," he posted on X.

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

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