Fire Safety Failures Blamed in Fatal Karol Bagh Blaze: Civil Services Aspirant Among Victims

The recent fire at Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh led to the deaths of Kumar Dhirendra Pratap Singh and Pawan Gautam. Singh, a civil services aspirant, was trapped in an elevator and succumbed to suffocation. The building’s lack of a fire safety certificate, as confirmed by the Delhi Fire Department, raises serious concerns about safety protocols. Gautam, a lab technician, was found on the second floor. The fire, which began on the second floor due to a suspected short circuit, engulfed the multi-story structure. Firefighters faced significant obstacles in controlling the blaze. Singh’s last message to his brother, detailing his entrapment, underscores the tragic circumstances of the incident.