New Delhi. On Saturday, May 25, a massive fire broke out in the gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, in the evening, creating panic among the people. Amidst the extreme heat, the flames turned this election atmosphere into a scream.
It is being told that so far, more than 20 people have been burned alive in the accident. Nine children were also included in the dead. Many fire brigades have reached the spot and are trying to extinguish the fire.
However, the reason behind the fire has not been revealed yet. Many people are also said to have been injured in this incident. The flames were so strong that many people got trapped and died. Relief and rescue operations are underway, and the injured have been taken to the hospital.
PM Modi expressed condolences.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and said, “Deeply distressed by the fire incident in Rajkot. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I will pray for the injured. The local administration will provide relief to the affected people.” Is working to provide all possible assistance.
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— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also expressed grief over this incident and directed to make arrangements for immediate treatment of the injured. He said, “In the incident of fire in the gaming zone in Rajkot, the Municipal Corporation and the administration have been instructed to carry out immediate rescue and relief operations. Instructions have also been given to give priority to the arrangements for immediate treatment of the injured.”
રાજકોટમાં ગેમ ઝોનમાં સર્જાયેલી આગની દુર્ઘટનામાં તત્કાલ બચાવ અને રાહત કામગીરી માટે મહાનગરપાલિકા અને વહીવટી તંત્રને સૂચનાઓ આપી છે. ઇજાગ્રસ્ત લોકોને તાત્કાલિક સારવાર મળે તે માટેની વ્યવસ્થાઓને અગ્રતા આપવા પણ સૂચના આપી છે.
— Bhupendra Patel (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Bhupendrapbjp) May 25, 2024
Information regarding the reason for which the fire broke out has not been revealed yet. Officials say the fire is being investigated, and strict action will be taken against the culprits. After this tragic accident, orders have been given to close all the gaming zones in the city.
