Ludhiana, Feb. 21 -- Deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the tragic fire incident that claimed the lives of two teenage workers in Miller Ganj three days ago. A committee has been formed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and submit a detailed report within 10 days.

The inquiry committee comprises the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) West, municipal corporation (MC) joint commissioner, deputy director factories, district child development and safety officer, additional labour commissioner, chief engineer of Punjab Pollution Control Board), among other officials. They have been directed to assess why the fire occurred, why minors were employed at the factory, and why the un...