LIVE updates on Rajkot fire mishap: 'Responsible persons will be identified', SIT chief assures 'detailed investigation'

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said 30 ICU beds have been prepared at AIIMS Rajkot to treat those injured in the Rajkot fire tragedy that claimed lives to 27 people.

In a post on X, Mandaviya also expressed her deepest condolences to the grieving families who lost their loved ones.

“The news of the death of children and people due to fire in Rajkot is very sad. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who died in this incident,” Mandaviya said.

“30 ICU beds have been prepared at AIIMS Rajkot for the best treatment of the injured. Along with this, instructions have also been given to AIIMS to provide comprehensive assistance,” he added in the message.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi take stock of the situation at the TRP gaming zone in Rajkot where a massive fire broke out yesterday, claiming the lives of 27 people.

The head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the Rajkot fire tragedy case said on Sunday that a thorough investigation would be conducted and the responsible persons identified.

A massive fire broke out on the evening of May 25 at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city, resulting in the loss of 27 lives, including children.