At least 17 people have been killed in a massive fire that broke out at a building in Gulzar House near the historic Charminar on Sunday.
The Prime Minister Office took to X and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh. PMO posted, "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Hyderabad, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000."
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and directed senior officials to take all necessary measures to rescue those trapped in the building.
According to a Fire department official, they received a call at around 6.30 am and rushed to the spot. Several people were found unconscious and shifted to various hospitals.
After visiting the site, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy told media: “Police informed that eight people are dead in the fire accident. But the figure has to be confirmed by them only.” Some children are among the dead, he said, PTI reported.
An official release from the CMO said directions were issued to immediately shift the injured to hospitals and ensure proper medical treatment.
(With inputs from PTI)
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