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Palam Fire Toll Rises to 9; VP, PM Announce Compensation for Victims

The death toll from a tragic fire in a Palam residential building has risen to nine, with three others injured. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia payments from the PMNRF, while the Delhi government also declared separate compensation for the victims. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, prompted a major response from fire services, NDRF, and police.

Key Points: Palam Fire: 9 Dead, Compensation Announced by PM & Delhi Govt

  • Death toll rises to nine with three injured
  • PM Modi announces Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
  • Delhi Govt to give Rs. 10 lakh compensation to families
  • Fire broke out in Sadh Nagar due to short circuit
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extends condolences to families of Palam fire victims

Death toll in Delhi's Palam fire rises to 9. PM Modi & Delhi Govt announce ex-gratia for victims' families. VP Radhakrishnan offers condolences.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extends condolences to families of Palam fire victims
"The loss of lives in the tragic fire accident in Palam, Delhi, is deeply painful. - Vice President CP Radhakrishnan"

New Delhi, March 18

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the Palam fire incident, as the death toll rose to nine, with three others reported injured.

Taking it to X, he wrote, "The loss of lives in the tragic fire accident in Palam, Delhi, is deeply painful. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased in the Palam residential building fire.

Expressing his deepest condolences on the unfortunate incident, the PM announced Rs. 50,000 ex-gratia to the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

"The fire incident in Palam, Delhi, is saddening. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. 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," the PMO posted on X.

The Delhi government also announced compensation for victims. According to the Chief Minister's Office, a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the families of those who lost their lives, while Rs 5 lakh will be given in cases involving deceased children.

Additionally, Rs 2 lakh compensation will be provided to those who sustained serious injuries in the fire.

The fire broke out in a residential building in the Sadh Nagar area of Palam in the early hours of Wednesday, allegedly due to a short circuit. Delhi Fire Services, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, and other agencies are engaged in relief work.

- ANI

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Rohit P
It's good to see both the central and state governments stepping up with compensation quickly. The combined support should help the families in this terrible time. But the real issue is the short circuit - how many more lives will be lost before we fix our crumbling electrical infrastructure in old buildings?
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Aman W
Very sad news. May the souls of the departed rest in peace. 🙏 The swift response from the authorities is commendable. However, I respectfully feel the condolences from leaders on X, while important, must be matched with concrete, long-term action to prevent such incidents. Fire safety cannot be an afterthought.
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Sarah B
This is so tragic. Nine lives lost to a short circuit, which is often preventable. My heart goes out to the families. The different compensation amounts from the PM and CM might cause confusion on the ground. Hopefully, the families receive the support seamlessly without bureaucratic hassle.
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Vikram M
Om Shanti. A terrible way to start the day for those families. The compensation is a good gesture, but what about accountability? Was the building following fire norms? We hear about these "short circuit" fires every other month. Time for municipal corporations to do their job properly.
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Kavya N
So painful to read. As a Delhiite, this hits close to home. Many buildings in older colonies are death traps. Condolences are not enough. We need a massive public awareness campaign about fire safety and regular checks by the fire department. Prayers for the injured to recover soon.

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