Gujarat, India: A massive fire erupted at a gaming zone in Rajkot, a city in Gujarat, India, on Saturday evening, resulting in 27 deaths, including children, as reported by the police on Sunday.
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi, meanwhile, announced that he is heading to Rajkot and that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will begin its investigation tonight.
“Many families have lost their children in this incident. I am going to Rajkot right now. The SIT will start its investigation tonight. The administrator and the manager have been arrested. A meeting will take place after visiting the fire spot and the action will start tonight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also taken the details from the Chief Minister. Members of the SIT are ordered to reach Rajkot by 3:00 IST. The CM will be provided with the details tonight itself,” Harsh Sanghvi told agencies.
Two individuals, the owner and manager of the TRP game zone, have been taken in by the police for questioning regarding the incident.
According to officials, the fire had started around 4:30 PM IST.
Agency: Asian News International
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