Big action has taken place in Lucknow fire incident. After investigation, the police have detained the main accused in the accident. As part of the investigation, the police is interrogating him regarding the incident. The name of the main accused has not been disclosed yet. After this accident, CM Yogi has canceled all his programs and has ordered a strict investigation. He had held a high level meeting regarding the accident late on Monday evening.
A two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the fire. This decision has been taken after a high level review meeting regarding the accident. The SIT includes Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism, Charitable Works and Culture Department) and Praveen Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (ADG). Lucknow Zone has been made a member. The investigation team has been instructed to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the incident and determine the role of the responsible persons and institutions.
The government has asked the SIT to submit its detailed report within seven days. During the investigation, the cause of the fire, adherence to safety standards in the building, statutory approvals and any possible negligence will be investigated. The state government has made it clear that no person or organization responsible for the accident will be spared and strict action will be taken against the culprits.
The building has also been in controversies
A new revelation has come to light regarding the building in which the fire broke out. The total area of building number MS/102/D located in Sector-D of Aliganj Yojana is 1992 square feet and the residential map for this was approved on 20 August 2014. However, in 2016, Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) had filed a case regarding alleged illegal construction in the building.
Instructions were given to take action regarding illegal construction
After hearing the case, an order to demolish the building was also issued on 10 May 2016. Later the building owners lodged an objection saying that they did not get a fair opportunity to be heard and the construction was as per the approved map. After this, the demolition order was canceled on 5 July 2016.
According to documents, this building was allotted through lottery in the year 1980. In the year 2005, its sale deed was made in the name of Vijay Kumar and Usha, while in 2013 it was sold to Virendra Pratap Shukla and Surendra Pratap Shukla. After this, on August 7, 2014, LDA had transferred the name of the building to the new owners. Now after the fire, the administration is also investigating the approvals of the building, the actual condition of the construction, adherence to safety standards and irregularities.
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