TS Guv seeks report on Hyd fire tragedy

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday expressed profound sorrow and dismay over the catastrophic fire accident in Hyderabad resulting in loss of nine human lives and sought a report from the authorities.

Several others were also injured in the fire that broke out in a multi-storied building at Bazar Ghat. She conveyed that her heart goes out to the families of the deceased and extended her deepest condolences. While terming the pain and anguish caused by this fire accident beyond expression, she expressed solidarity with those affected by this devastating tragedy.

Tamilisai Soundararajan directed the Chief Secretary to the Government to take immediate measures to provide comprehensive medical assistance to those who sustained injuries in the incident and also issued directives to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and furnish a comprehensive report on the circumstances leading to the fire, the response mechanisms in place, and the corrective measures that can be implemented within the next two days.