Secunderabad fire: PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased

Telangana Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali said inquiries into the fire had begun.

Published on: Sep 13, 2022, 10:26:48 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered condolences and compensation to the families of eight people killed in Secunderabad late Monday night after a fire in an e-bike showroom spread to a hotel located above. Thirteen others were severely injured.

Secundrabad: Rescue operation underway after a fire broke out in an electric bike showroom in Secundrabad, Monday. (PTI)

"Saddened by the loss of lives due to a fire in Secunderabad, Telangana. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," the prime minister tweeted.

₹2 lakh from the PMNRF (Prime Minister's National Relief Fund) will be paid to the families of those who died and ₹50,000 each to the injured, he said.

Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot late last night to battle the blaze.

Police also reached the spot and evacuated people.

"The fire broke out in the electric scooter charging unit on the ground floor. Smoke overpowered the people staying on the first and second floors. The remaining people jumped from the building and were rescued by locals. They were rushed to the hospital. Fire tenders on the spot," Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said.

Telangana Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali said inquiries into the fire had begun.

"Fire brigade teams tried their best to rescue people from the lodge but due to heavy smoke, some people died. Some people were rescued from the lodge. We are probing how the incident happened," the minister said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Hyderabad

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.