SIT inspects Lucknow fire incident site; Congress alleges Uttar Pradesh government’s negligence responsible for tragedy (opens original article in a new tab)

A joint investigation team inspected the Lucknow fire site where 15 people died, with the Congress party blaming government negligence for the tragedy.

• A joint team from FSL and SIT inspected the Lucknow fire site and met injured victims
• At least 15 people, mostly students, died in the fire at a commercial building in Aliganj
• UP Congress leader accused the government of negligence, citing unimplemented demolition orders and overloaded electricity connections
• Four individuals arrested and four officials suspended in connection with the incident