Hyderabad, May 18 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed grief and offered her condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the fire incident at Gulzar Houz near Charminar in Hyderabad.

The President also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and said that her thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones in the fire that claimed the lives of 17 people, including women and children.

"The death of several people, including women and children, in a fire accident in Hyderabad is deeply distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," posted President Murmu on X.

Meanwhile, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramar...