Eight charred to death in Secunderabad hotel inferno as fire blocks only exit

Eight people were killed, with many among them being charred to death or suffocated, as a massive fire which broke out in an e-scooter showroom in Secunderabad, spread to the Ruby Hotel on top. Several viral videos on social media show people jumping from windows of the burning building as fire and smoke engulfed it. Telangana government has now ordered a probe into the incident. PM Modi condoled the deaths and announced ₹2 Lakh compensation to the families of victims. Watch this video for more.