Lucknow, 23 June (HS): Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar

Khanna stated on Tuesday that harsh action will be taken against those

responsible for the Lucknow fire catastrophe, which killed at least 15 people,

and that the state government would not spare anyone found guilty, regardless

of rank. Khanna extended condolences to the victims' families and said Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath has immediately ordered an investigation into the

event. He stated, This is a deeply distressing incident. We support the

bereaved family. Our condolences are with them, and we ask God to give them the

fortitude to bear this tragedy. I guarantee the whole state and country that

under Yogi ji's government, we would keep our commitments.

He went on to say that anyone found guilty, regardless of

status, will face severe consequences. The Chief Minister has already given

orders to take action against those guilty. An FIR will be filed, an

investigation will be undertaken, and action will be taken.The smoke was the

only cause of death for all fifteen victims.

Meanwhile, the Lucknow Police have shut off the building in the Aliganj Police

Station location where a large fire killed at least 15 people, and general

public access has been barred while forensic and fire department teams prepare

to collect evidence from the scene. A large police presence remained on the

scene late into the night to safeguard the area and aid in the continuing

investigation into the event.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi