Several individuals to be questioned from Aliganj fire victims, collected evidence: Amrit Abhijat
Lucknow, June 23
Acting on the strict instructions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the comprehensive investigation into the Aliganj fire tragedy is progressing at a rapid pace. On Tuesday, a two-member Special Investigation Team visited the incident site.
The team subsequently met the injured victims admitted to KGMU and gathered information from them regarding the incident. A team from the Uttar Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also collected crucial evidence from the site.
SIT members Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, and Praveen Kumar, ADG, Lucknow Zone, reached the site in the morning. They conducted a detailed inspection of the entire building for over an hour.
Amrit Abhijat said, "Photographs of the site had been taken from various angles, and that evidence was being collected to expedite the investigation. Individuals and departments connected with the fire incident will also be questioned. The final report will be prepared after completing all stages of the inquiry."
ADG Praveen Kumar said, "The team had carried out a meticulous inspection of the site. Alongside them, the forensic team gathered all critical evidence, based on which several individuals would be questioned."
He added that the responsibilities of every department connected to the incident had been brought within the scope of the investigation. Information would also be obtained from the fire victims. Thereafter, the investigation report would be submitted to the government within the prescribed timeline. After leaving the site, the SIT also met the injured victims undergoing treatment at KGMU.
At the site, FSL Director Adarsh Kumar and his team of experts collected important evidence, including debris, burnt equipment, electrical wires, and other samples.
Notably, upon receiving information about the tragedy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had cut short his Aligarh visit and personally inspected the site. He also met the victims admitted to KGMU.
Subsequently, he directed the formation of an SIT to ensure strict action against those responsible. The SIT has been tasked with submitting its report within seven days. So far, four individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, while four officials have been suspended.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, a proper investigation with forensic evidence collection. But we need to ask - why wasn't the building fire-safe in the first place? Poor victims have suffered enough. Hope the govt compensates them quickly.
Good to see SIT working efficiently - visiting site, meeting victims, collecting evidence. But 4 arrested and 4 suspended? Need to go higher up. Building safety compliance should have been checked long back. Let's see if the investigation reaches the real culprits.
Seven days for report is impressive but let's hope it's not just a formality. We've seen many such tragedies and then the report gathers dust. The victims deserve justice and compensation. Praying for their speedy recovery. 🙏
Serious investigation needed! Forensic team collecting wires, debris - seems like they're checking for electrical short circuits. But why do such incidents keep happening in UP? Strict regular checks on commercial buildings should be mandatory.
At least this time the administration is acting fast. CM Yogi's hands-on approach is unique. But I fear this might just be a media stunt unless we see concrete action. Let the SIT do its job without political pressure. Justice delayed is justice denied.
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