A devastating blaze swept through an amusement park in Rajkot, Gujarat, resulting in the death of at least 27 individuals, including four children, as reported by local law enforcement. The fire, which occurred on Saturday, left the victims’ bodies severely burned, complicating the identification process.
Raju Bhargava, the Police Commissioner, confirmed that the was successfully contained, and rescue operations were in progress to aid survivors. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with the possibility of negligence being a contributing factor to the tragic loss of life.
The amusement park, privately owned by Yuvraj Solanki, was visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the aftermath of the tragedy. The Prime Minister expressed his deep sorrow and extended his condolences to the families affected by the incident. He took to Twitter to share his sentiments, expressing his distress over the fire and offering prayers for the injured.
The amusement park, typically a place of joy and laughter, has been transformed into a scene of sorrow and tragedy. Families and friends are left to grapple with the loss of their loved ones, their lives forever altered by this horrifying event.
The severe burns on the bodies have made the identification process a challenging and emotionally taxing task for the authorities. The investigation into the cause of the fire will resume once the rescue operation has been completed.
As the rescue efforts continue and the community mourns the tragic loss of lives, the focus of the authorities is on determining whether negligence was a factor in this harrowing incident. The cause of the fire remains undetermined at time.