A severe blaze erupted on Saturday at a Gujarat state amusement park in the western part of India. This dreadful incident resulted in the tragic loss of 20 lives, as confirmed by the police. The disaster took place in Rajkot city within Gujarat state.
Raju Bhargava, the acting police commissioner, assured that the fire was subdued and a rescue mission was in process, with 20 fatalities confirmed so far. The amusement facility is a private enterprise owned by an individual named Yuvraj Singh Solanki. Commissioner Bhargava indicated that a case alleging negligence would be lodged against Mr. Solanki.
The commencement of a thorough investigation is expected after the completion of the rescue mission, to determine causes leading to the unfortunate event and establish culpability for the deaths that ensued. The police intend to institute a lawsuit for negligence as a result of the fatal incident. The true cause behind the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained.
Apprehensions about the tragic event were voiced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He took to X, previously known as Twitter, to express his deep sorrow concerning the incident in Rajkot, extending his thoughts and sympathies to those mourning their dear ones and prayers for the injured individuals.