Hyderabad, July 11 -- The Telangana government on Friday, July 11, sanctioned Rs 85 lakh for Gulzar Houz fire victims from the chief minister's relief fund.

Hyderabad collector Harichandana has been entrusted with the distribution of the relief amount and ensuring compliance. A cheque worth Rs 85 lakh was signed by the revenue department. The fire accident occurred at Gulzar Houz near Charminar on May 18.

Gulzar Houz fire

The fire claimed 17 lives and injured about 10 others. The victims have been identified as Prahlad,70, Munni, 70, Rajendar Modi, 65, Sumitra, 60, Hamey, 7, Abhishek, 31, Sheetal, 35, Priyansh, 4, Iraaj, 2, Arushi, 3, Rishabh, 4, Pratham,1.5, Anuyan, 3, Varsha, 35, Pankaj, 36, Rajini, 32 and Iddu, 4.

According to repo...