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PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Indore Fire Victims, 7 Dead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured in a tragic fire in Indore. The early morning blaze in a residential building resulted in seven fatalities. Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, who visited the site, indicated the fire may have been triggered by an Electric Vehicle charging point, calling it alarming. He has directed officials to form an expert committee to investigate and create a Standard Operating Procedure to prevent such incidents.

Key Points: PM Modi Announces Aid for Indore Fire Victims | 7 Dead

  • PM announces financial aid for victims
  • Fire claims 7 lives in Indore
  • Minister links blaze to EV charging point
  • Expert committee to probe incident
  • SOP to be formed for EV safety
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PM Modi announces financial aid for Indore fire incident victims

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured in Indore fire. Minister orders probe into EV charging link.

"Deeply pained by the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Indore... - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district and announced financial assistance for the victims of the incident.

In a message, the Prime Minister said he was "deeply pained" by the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap.

"Deeply pained by the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi," Prime Minister Office (PMO) stated in a post on X.

Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya visited the site of the fire incident in Indore that claimed the lives of seven people on Wednesday morning and reviewed the situation with officials on the ground.

The Minister also directed officials to constitute an expert committee to probe the incident and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can be formed to prevent such incidents in the future.

The fire broke out in a 3-storey residential house situated in the Brijeshwari Annexe residential locality in Indore at around 4 am and spread rapidly, leaving seven persons dead on the spot. After receiving information about the incident, Vijayvargiya reached the spot and interacted with the administration regarding rescue and relief operations.

"This incident is very sad and alarming. As this is an era of EV (electric Vehicles) and the fire was triggered by the charging point of the EV, which is a matter of concern. We have asked the District Collector and Commissioner of Police (CP) to constitute an expert committee to investigate the incident so that a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can be formed to prevent such incidents in the future. Today, every individual thinks of buying an EV and I also think if I have to purchase the next vehicle it will be an EV. But if fire breaks out due to charging of EV then it is quite an alarming situation," Vijayvargiya told reporters.

Indore Commissioner of Police Santosh Kumar Singh said that soon after receiving the information about the incident, the firefighters rushed to the spot, began the rescue operation and brought the fire under control. "As soon as we received information about the incident, we informed our fire tender team to rush to the spot. Initially, it was a horrifying situation, but the team managed to bring the fire under control. Three people were rescued, and unfortunately, seven people have died in the incident. The fire has been completely brought under control," Singh said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The EV angle is very concerning. We are all being encouraged to switch to electric vehicles for a greener future, but if the charging infrastructure at home is unsafe, what is the point? The expert committee must investigate this thoroughly and create strict SOPs. Safety cannot be compromised.
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Aman W
While the ex-gratia payment is necessary and welcome, it can never replace a life lost. The real tribute would be to ensure such tragedies don't repeat. Our building codes and fire safety audits need to be stricter and regularly enforced, not just in commercial complexes but in homes too. 🙏
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Sarah B
The response from both the PM and the state minister seems swift. It's good that they are looking into forming an SOP. However, I hope this isn't just a reactive measure. We need proactive, nationwide awareness campaigns about electrical safety, especially with the rise of home EV chargers.
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Vikram M
Deeply saddened. Jai Hind. The compensation is a gesture of support from the nation. But let's also appreciate the firefighters who risked their lives to control the situation. They are the real heroes on the ground. We need better equipment and training for our fire services across all cities.
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Kavya N
This is so tragic. Om Shanti. The mention of an EV charging point causing the fire is worrying many of us who recently bought electric scooters. The government must quickly release safety guidelines for home charging. We want to be eco-friendly, but not at the cost of our family's safety.

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