Fire at amusement park in India leaves at least 20 dead as police accuse the owner of negligence
At least 20 people have died after a massive fire broke out at an amusement park in India, after police accused the park’s owners of negligence.
The fire occurred today in the city of Rajkot in the state of Gujarat in western India.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire and Mr Bhargava said the police will file a negligence case against the park owner.
The amusement park was privately owned by Yuvraj Singh Solanki.
The fire occurred today in the city of Rajkot in the state of Gujarat in western India
Firefighters and local residents extinguish the fire that broke out at an amusement park today, killing at least twenty people
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he was “extremely disturbed by the fire in Rajkot. In the photo a mutilated and burned ceiling after the fire
Mr Bhargava said, “We will register an offense for negligence and the deaths that have occurred. Further investigation will take place once we complete the rescue operation.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he was “extremely disturbed by the fire in Rajkot.”
He added: “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured.”