Karnataka DCM Announces Action Against Illegal Buildings after Fatal Bengaluru Fire, Awards ₹ 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia: Reportia

In the wake of a deadly fire that claimed five lives in Bengaluru’s Nagarathpete Area, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister dk Shivakumar has the help the owners of such unauthorized buildings as Tragedy. Visiting the Scene on Sunday, Shivakumar Stated that All Structures in the Locality Lacking Proper Permits would be served notices. Ownes will be required to eather reinforce their buildings or face demolition.

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“It is the fault of the building owner. I am going to issue a notice to everything. To break all of them. Five Lakh Each … What has been happy is very painful, “He said, as quoted by news agency ani.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, Who Accompanied The Deputy CM, Reveled that Preliminary Investigations Sugged The Fire was Likely Triggered By An Electric Short Circuit. He confirmed that owners of two buildings involved in the incident have alredy ben taken into custody for bypassing safety norms and illegally constructed additer Floors with Applors without.

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The fire broke out on saturday in a plastic mat production unit, quickly engulfing the structure. The Victims were identified as suresh, madan, his wife Sangeeta, and their two young child. Emergency Responders are Continuing Recovery Operations at the site.

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Karnataka home minister g parameshwara also visited the area and described the situation as Deeply Unfortunate. He confirmed that Forensic Teams are Examining Samples to Determine The Exact Cause of the Fire.

(With ani inputs)