Tragedy in Raja Garden: Fire Claims Lives Amidst Negligence
A fatal fire at Mahajan Electronics in Delhi's Raja Garden claimed four lives, including Payal, the family's lone breadwinner. Lax safety measures are blamed for the tragedy, leaving grieving families demanding justice and compensation. An ongoing investigation seeks to determine negligence or violations of fire safety norms.
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In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a fire at Mahajan Electronics in the Raja Garden locality of west Delhi has resulted in the deaths of four young individuals, including Payal, a 20-year-old who worked at the store to support her family.
The inferno, resulting from a short circuit, trapped employees on the second floor, leading to their suffocation due to inadequate fire safety measures. Families of the victims are now demanding accountability from the store's owner.
Police investigations are underway, focusing on potential lapses in fire safety regulations and negligence regarding electrical equipment maintenance. The incident has ignited calls for stringent safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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