Massive Fire leaves a trail of destruction in Rajkot

The recently released footage of the tragic fire accident in Rajkot, Gujarat shows the exact moment when the fire started while welding was being done, giving important information about the incident. The fire at the TRP Game Zone resulted in the deaths of 27 individuals, including four children, last week.

Police observed that the gaming area did not possess the necessary fire safety approval from the city's municipal corporation during the incident. The authorities also mentioned that the gaming area was equipped with fire safety gear, but the measures taken to manage the fire were inadequate.

Raju Bhargava, the Police Commissioner of Rajkot, informed the press that the gaming zone was issued a booking license by the local police in November 2023, and it was subsequently renewed from January 1 to December 31, 2024.

"The game zone had received permissions from the roads and buildings department. It had also submitted a proof of fire safety equipment to obtain the fire NOC which was under process and not yet completed," he said.

Up to now, Rajkot taluka police have charged six individuals, which include Dhaval Thakkar from Dhaval Corporation, Ashoksinh Jadeja and Kiritsinh Jadeja from Raceway Enterprise, as well as Prakash Chand Hiran, Yuvrajsinh Solanki, and Rahul Rathod, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, according to the FIR.