Hyderabad fire: 17 killed in massive fire near Iconic Charminar

Hyderabad fire: Seventeen people were killed in a massive fire that broke out at a building in Gulzar House near the historic Charminar on Sunday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and directed senior officials to take all necessary measures to rescue those trapped in the building. According to a Fire department official, they received a call at around 6.30 am and rushed to the spot. Several people were found unconscious and shifted to various hospitals.

After visiting the site, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy told media: “Police informed that eight people are dead in the fire accident. But the figure has to be confirmed by them only.”

“I met the family members. Such incidents are very sad. I am not accusing anyone, but police, municipality, fire and electricity departments must be made stronger. I was told the firefighters today did not have proper equipment initially. We must bring better technology in the coming days. I will talk to the central government and the Prime Minister and try to get financial help for the families of those who died in this incident,” the minister said

Some children are among the dead, he was quoted as saying by a PTI report.

An AIMIM legislator at the spot told media that as per initial reports about 20 people were taken to hospitals. An official release from the CMO said directions were issued to immediately shift the injured to hospitals and ensure proper medical treatment.

(With inputs from agencies)

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