Massive Fire Incident at Mukherjee Nagar Coaching Centre: Over 60 Students Hospitalized

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A fire incident at a coaching center building in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar resulted in the admission of 61 individuals to three hospitals, as stated in an official report. The affected group consisted of 60 students and one guard, with 50 students already discharged and the remaining 11, including the guard, currently receiving treatment. At the time of the incident, approximately 200-250 students from various coaching centers were attending classes.

Prompt action was taken to address the situation, with 10 fire tenders and 16 CAT ambulances arriving promptly. The rescue and relief operations were carried out successfully, extinguishing the fire and safely evacuating the students from the first and second floors. The district crime team conducted an inspection of the site and captured photographs. Furthermore, the forensic team of FSL, Rohini, also inspected the location.

A case has been registered under sections 336/337/338/120B/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Mukherjee Nagar Police Station, and an ongoing investigation is underway. Meanwhile, students from various coaching centers in Mukherjee Nagar expressed their discontent by staging a protest and blocking the road. They raised slogans and held posters demanding justice.

Delhi Police PRO Suman Nalwa explained that the fire originated from an electricity meter in the building. While some students sustained injuries while evacuating, no individuals were trapped inside the building. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited released a statement clarifying that the cause of the fire is currently unknown. Their initial inspection indicates that the smoke originated from the Air Conditioning unit on the fourth floor, rather than the electricity meters. However, the police have cordoned off the area, and further investigation is underway.

The Fire Services official confirmed that all individuals have been rescued, and the firefighting operation has concluded.