Achi news desk-
Rajkot (Gujarat): A massive fire broke out in the gaming zone of Rajkot city in Gujarat on Saturday evening, killing 25 people. We have confirmed that 22 people have died in the fire so far. Assistant Commissioner of Police Vinayak Patel said the bodies of the dead were completely burnt and it was difficult to identify them. A fire broke out in the TRP gaming zone in the afternoon. A rescue operation is underway. The fire is under control. Rajkot Police Commissioner Raju Bhargav said that they are removing the bodies of the dead as soon as possible.
SIT team to investigate the case
An FIR has been registered in connection with the incident. Rajkot Game Zone Manager Nitin Jain and Game Zone partner Yuvraj Singh Solanki have been arrested by the police. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has ordered the deployment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the entire incident.
Municipal Corporation and Administration have been instructed for immediate rescue and relief operations in the fire incident at Game Zone, Rajkot. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said instructions have been given to provide immediate treatment to the injured. .
Condolences to Prime Minister Modi
Great sadness from the fire in Rajkot. My condolences to the families of the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X that the local administration is working to provide all possible assistance to victims.
Great distress from the fire accident in Rajkot. My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones. Prayers for the injured. The local administration is working to provide all possible support to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2024
Returning President Murmu
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of life in the fire incident at the gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My condolences to the families who have lost their near and dear ones including young children. President Draupadi Murmu wished the rescued a speedy recovery.
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