The fire incident at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot, in which at least 27 people were killed, also claimed the lives of a newly-married couple and the husband's sister-in-law.
After the incident, Akshay's parents, who live in the US, left for Rakot.
Notably, on Saturday, a massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Rajkot which claimed at least 27 lives, including four children under the age of 12.
After the incident, the police detained the owner of the TRP Game Zone and the manager while the state government assigned the probe to a Special Investigation Team.
In a post on X, Murmu said, "I am deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives in a fire accident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The fire incident at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot, in which at least 27 people were killed, also claimed the lives of a newly-married couple and the husband's sister-in-law.
Akshay Dholaria, who was studying in Canada, and his wife Khyati Svaliwea were celebrating their court marriage at Rajkot's TRP Game Zone on Saturday evening, along with Khyati's sister Harita, when they fell victim to the massive fire that swept through it.
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According to Akshay's family members, a grand wedding of the duo was scheduled according to the Hindu rituals in December this year, but they lost their lives in the incident.
After the incident, Akshay's parents, who live in the US, left for Rakot. The police have asked for the DNA samples from the victim's parents to confirm their identity.
Notably, on Saturday, a massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Rajkot which claimed at least 27 lives, including four children under the age of 12.
According to the officials, the death toll is likely to go up.
After the incident, the police detained the owner of the TRP Game Zone and the manager while the state government assigned the probe to a Special Investigation Team.
"So far we have confirmed the death of 27 persons in the fire incident. The bodies are charred beyond recognition and hence their identification is difficult," Assistant Commissioner of Police Radhika Bharai said while speaking to the media.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident.
Modi spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to enquire about the rescue and relief efforts.
"The fire tragedy in Rajkot has saddened us all. In my telephone conversation with him a short while ago, Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel Ji told me about the efforts underway to ensure all possible assistance is provided to those who have been affected," he said on X.
In a post on X, Murmu said, "I am deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives in a fire accident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their near and dear ones including young children. I pray to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of those being rescued."
Published By: Sudeep Lavania Published On: May 26, 2024
