Rohtak: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the three persons who lost their lives in a fire that engulfed shops at D-Park market in Rohtak on Tuesday. The chief minister also directed that all injured individuals be provided free treatment at government hospitals.
Chief Minister's Directives
Saini instructed the Rohtak Deputy Commissioner to assess the losses suffered by shopkeepers and property owners and submit a detailed report. He assured all possible assistance to the affected families.
Magisterial Inquiry Ordered
Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, appointing Additional Deputy Commissioner Narender Kumar as the inquiry officer. Kumar has been asked to submit a report within 15 days.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Rohit (19), operator of Home Town Shoes, and Aman Yadav (38) and Kapil Kumar (50), both employees of Rohtak Shoes. Officials stated that the bodies were recovered from the debris approximately seven hours after the blaze broke out. Their last rites were performed on Wednesday.
Fire Incident Details
The fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon and spread rapidly through several shops in the market. While some traders alleged that an air-conditioner compressor explosion may have triggered the blaze, the exact cause is yet to be ascertained. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
