MP News: Massive fire breaks out at Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat in Bhopal. Firefighting operations are underway
Vallabh Bhavan State Secretariat in Bhopal. Firefighting operations are underway. Details awaited," stated officials.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed concern over the incident, stating, "It has come to my knowledge that a fire broke out on the third floor of the old building of Vallabh Bhavan. Based on the information received from the Collector, I told the CS to monitor it- that detailed information on the incident be gathered and I have also been told that the fire has been brought under control." "We have issued directions to ensure that no such incident occurs again...I hope that no such incident occurs again...," the CM added. Footage depicts billowing smoke emanating from the structure.
In related news, victims of the Harda firecracker factory blast concluded their 16-day hunger strike on Friday following discussions with Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh. Singh engaged with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over the phone from the protest site, securing assurances for compensation by March 16. The strike was concluded as Singh provided juice to the protestors.
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