Nampally Fire Tragedy: Telangana Government Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims’ Families
After the deadly Nampally fire accident in Hyderabad that killed five people, the Telangana government announced ex-gratia for each victim’s family and ordered strict action against those responsible.
The Nampally fire accident in Hyderabad has claimed the lives of five people, triggering strong action from the Telangana government. Expressing deep grief over the incident, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
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The tragic fire broke out at a furniture shop in Nampally on Saturday. After a 22-hour-long rescue operation, the bodies of the victims were recovered on Sunday morning.
₹5 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Each Victim’s Family
The minister directed the district administration to ensure immediate relief.
Key announcements include:
- ₹5 lakh compensation for each deceased person’s family
- Instructions to the District Collector Hari Chandana to take urgent steps
- Assurance of full government support to the affected families
The compensation will be released without delay, officials said.
Negligence by Shop Owner Identified as Cause
According to preliminary investigations:
- The shop owner’s negligence was the main cause of the fire
- Fire safety norms were allegedly violated
- Police have taken the accused into custody for questioning
Authorities stated that further investigation is underway to fix responsibility.
Strict Action Promised Against Those Responsible
Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy made it clear that no leniency will be shown in this case.
He stated that:
- Strict legal action will be taken against all responsible
- Fire safety violations will be dealt with firmly
- Officials have been instructed to tighten enforcement of fire safety rules across the state
The government aims to prevent such tragic incidents from recurring.
Nampally Fire Raises Serious Safety Concerns
The Nampally fire tragedy, which killed five people after they were trapped for several hours, has once again raised concerns over fire safety in commercial buildings in Hyderabad. The incident has prompted the Telangana government to re-examine safety compliance, especially in busy commercial areas.
As the city mourns the loss of lives, authorities reiterated that public safety will not be compromised, and accountability will be enforced at all levels.
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