New Delhi: In a tragic incident from the National Capital, a major fire break out in the Mukherjee Nagar area. The area is of Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, a hub of UPSC coaching centres. In the video, a few people could be seen hanging with a rope and rescuing themselves from the building. One student could be seen rushing down and losing balance.
The incident took place at Sanskriti coaching centre, located in Gyana building near Batra cinema.
"All persons have been rescued from the building. Fire fighting operation has been concluded," said Delhi fire department.
Suman Nalwa, PRO, Delhi Police said, "A few students received injuries as they were escaping from the building where the fire broke out today. No person is trapped in the building. The fire broke out in the electricity meter of the building. Panic caused due to rising smoke."
The students, unable to do anything else, decided to rappel down out of the building using ropes and the wires hanging outside the building in a bid to save themselves. 4 students have reportedly suffered minor injuries after their efforts.
Delhi CM reacts to coaching center fire
As the fire was being brought under control and the injured students were being treated, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, said that, "This incident of fire is very unfortunate. Some students have suffered minor injuries while trying to escape, all the rest are safe. There is nothing to panic, the fire has been brought under control by the fire department. The district administration is also present at the spot."
According to director of the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) Atul Garg, a call regarding the blaze at the Gyana Building was received at 12.28 p.m. He said that a total of 11 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the rescue operation has been completed.
"So far, no major injuries," he added.
What is the area famous for?
Mukherjee Nagar, an area in Delhi that is very close to Delhi University, is a hub for UPSC aspirants in the country, mainly from the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Its proximity to educational institutions and coaching centres, coupled with cheap rents, have made it a hub for students who come to Delhi for their educational and career aspirations.
The streets are laden with countless sprawling book stores, libraries, and eateries serving delicious local delicacies as well; all of which are geared towards catering to the thousands of students traversing the area every day.
(With agency inputs)
