Lucknow, April 16 -- A major fire that broke out in a slum area of Khurramnagar in Lucknow has triggered serious concerns over emergency response and relief efforts. According to local residents, the fire brigade took nearly three hours to reach the spot, despite the area being located near a highway.
Even 24 hours after the incident, the situation on the ground remained grim, with carcasses of burnt animals still lying unattended and no visible government assistance reaching the victims. Over 280 shanties were completely gutted in the fire.
Residents also alleged that no officials or administrative representatives had visited the site to assess the damage or provide relief.
A delegation from the Indian National Congress, led by Party ML...