The Incident
On May 25, a devastating fire at the TRP game zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, resulted in the tragic loss of 27 lives. The incident has since been under rigorous investigation.
Recent Developments
In a significant development, two employees of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) have been taken into custody. The arrests were made on allegations of unauthorized alterations to documents related to the game zone.
Ongoing Investigation
These arrests bring the total number of individuals detained to 12, which includes six government officials. The investigation continues as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances leading up to the fire.
Community Impact
The Rajkot community remains in mourning as they seek answers and justice for the lives lost in this tragedy.
The TRP Game Zone in Rajkot had several safety violations that contributed to the tragic fire incident:
- The game zone was operating without a no-objection certificate (NOC) for fire safety clearance.
- Illegal structures were erected without the necessary NOC for fire safety.
- There was a lack of adequate firefighting equipment to save costs.
- The facility had only one exit, which is a major safety violation.
- There was negligence in ensuring proper safety measures, and the gaming zone operated without effective firefighting equipment or a fire department NOC.
Additionally, two employees of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) have been arrested for allegedly making changes in documents pertaining to the game zone after the fire. The local administration has been criticized for allowing illegal gaming zones to operate by violating safety norms⁵.
These violations highlight the importance of strict adherence to fire safety regulations to prevent such tragedies. If you need more detailed information or specific updates, please let me know.
