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KTR visits fire tragedy victims' families, urges urgent overhaul of emergency infrastructure

Hyderabad, May 19 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday visited the grieving families of the victims who perished in the tragic fire at Gulzar House, calling it one of the most painful tragedies in Hyderabad’s recent history.

Seventeen members of the Agarwal family, who had lived near Charminar for over 125 years, lost their lives in the incident, including eight children.

Speaking to the media, KTR refrained from political criticism but highlighted serious lapses in emergency response. He cited victim accounts stating that fire engines arrived without water, firefighters lacked proper masks, and ambulances came without oxygen support.

“Had basic life-saving facilities been available, some lives could have been saved,” he said.

KTR praised the efforts of local Hindus and Muslims who united to rescue the trapped, underscoring the spirit of humanity amid the tragedy. He expressed disappointment that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who holds both the Home and Municipal Administration portfolios, did not visit the site, stating, “This is not about politics, it’s about humanity.”

He urged the government to provide Rs 25 lakh compensation to each victim’s family and support the Agarwal family in restarting their century-old business.

Stressing the need for systemic change, KTR called for fire safety review meetings every summer, better training for personnel, and fully equipped emergency services, especially in high-density, old city areas with narrow lanes.

Drawing a sharp comparison, he said, “The kind of attention and spending we see for beauty pageants should also be directed toward improving emergency response systems.” KTR urged the government to act with humanity and ensure such tragedies never repeat.
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