Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire: Five officials, including cops and civic staff suspended for negligence, lack of approvals
Rajkot Fire: The Gujarat government on Monday, May 27, suspended five officials, including two police inspectors and civic staff, for negligence related to the Rajkot game zone fire that claimed 27 lives, PTI reported.According to a government release, the officials were found responsible "for their gross negligence in allowing this game zone to operate without necessary approvals."The suspension of the five officials followed Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's site inspection on Sunday. The Chief Minister instructed the concerned departments to take strict and punitive action against those responsible for the incident.The facility where the blaze erupted on Saturday, May 25, was operating without the required fire No Objection Certificate (NOC)."The game zone had received permissions from the roads and buildings department.
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