15 dead in Lucknow fire: Building was residential on paper; 16 officials under scanner
A deadly Aliganj fire investigation reveals the building was approved for residential use but later converted to a commercial complex.
Officials are probing lapses by 16 individuals, including former employees, for alleged negligence in monitoring and approvals.
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation had been collecting commercial property tax since 2022, indicating awareness of its use.
The probe aims to uncover administrative negligence and regulatory violations contributing to the tragedy.
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