‘They were our children’: Brajesh Pathak breaks down at Lucknow fire site; leaders across parties mourn deaths
A devastating fire at an animation centre in Lucknow's Aliganj claimed the lives of several students during their summer holidays.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, visibly emotional, reported seeing 14 bodies.
Rescue operations were intense, with firefighters battling flames and evacuating trapped individuals.
Leaders across political spectrums expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to the bereaved families, while the Congress party alleged negligence and demanded a probe.
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