Two apprehended after fire kills four at Delhi shoe factory
Delhi police registered a culpable homicide case following a fatal blaze in the Mangolpuri Industrial Area on Friday night.
The Delhi police have apprehended two people and registered a case of culpable homicide and negligence following a fire at a shoe factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-1 on Friday night. According to The Indian Express, the blaze began in the basement of the footwear unit at approximately 9:32 pm.
Four people died and two others were injured in the incident. Rescue teams found six unconscious individuals inside the building and transported them to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Mangolpuri, where four were declared dead.
One person was found on the third floor, while five others were recovered from a room on the fourth floor. All four of the deceased were located in that fourth-floor room.
Police on Saturday morning identified the apprehended individuals as Suresh Chand, 47, of Pitampura, and Ashok, 47, of Rohini. Officials stated that they are working to locate other accused persons who are currently absconding.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed grief over the deaths, stating the loss of life was painful. She said all relevant agencies were involved in rescue operations and that officials were directed to assist the affected families.
The Delhi Fire Service dispatched 20 fire tenders to the site. While the fire was contained in the basement, heavy smoke spread through the building, trapping workers on the upper levels.