LUCKNOW: Right after receiving news of the Aligang fire tragedy that had claimed at least 15 lives till Monday evening, chief minister Yogi Adityanath cut short his west UP visit and rushed back to the state capital.The CM was at an event in Aligarh where he was scheduled to inaugurate development projects when he was informed about the tragedy. Before leaving the stage, he addressed the gathering and said: “I had intended to stay here longer. However, I have just received information that an accident has occurred in Lucknow and some children have been affected by a fire incident. Tragically, some children have lost their lives. The administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations. Due to this unfortunate incident, I must return to Lucknow immediately.”The CM said that he would be visiting the site of the accident and announced that the incident would be investigated thoroughly and the strictest possible action will be taken against those found responsible for it. When he heard the news, the CM directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for all those injured in the incident. He also directed the Director General of Police and the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to visit the site and submit a detailed report on the incident.The CM expressed his deepest condolences to the families which had lost their children and loved ones in the tragedy.In a message on social media platform ‘X’, he wrote: “The loss of lives in the fire accident in Lucknow is extremely tragic and heart-rending. My condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant peace to the departed souls and a speedy recovery to those injured.”
