Tragic Fire Claims Lives in Bengaluru's Busy Trading Hub
A devastating fire in Bengaluru's Nagarthapet area resulted in the death of five individuals, including a family of four. The incident unfolded at a plastic articles manufacturing unit, likely due to an electric short circuit. The building's safety deficiencies have come under critical scrutiny following the tragedy.
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A tragic fire incident in the bustling Nagarthapet area of Bengaluru claimed five lives, including a family of four. The fire broke out in a plastic articles manufacturing unit, later identified as owned by Madan Singh, a native of Rajasthan. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit as the preliminary cause.
The Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, Seemanth Kumar Singh, reported that the fire began on the ground floor and spread upwards, leading to fatalities on the third floor. The building's owner faces criticism for allegedly failing to obtain safety clearances and for not implementing vital emergency measures.
The police have been active at the scene after a complaint was lodged by Madan Singh's elder brother, Gopal Singh. An ongoing investigation seeks to determine the precise cause of the fire as fire department officials work diligently on rescue efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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