Crime Branch to probe Delhi Anaj Mandi fire; Sonia Gandhi & WB CM Mamata issue statements

A massive fire broke out early morning in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area on Sunday in which at least 43 people have died so far. Rescue and fire department officials have rescued several people, many of whom are critical. Delhi Police has lodged an FIR under Sections 285 (negligent conduct with respect to fire) and 304-A (culpable homicide and t amounting to murder) of IPC against owner of building. FIR is lodged at Sadar Bazar police station.

' owner of building is currently absconding'

As per sources in fire department, factory did t have a  Objection Certificate (C). Sources also said that  case will be given to  Crime Branch to probe into  matter later.  A team that will be headed by an ACP level official will probe matter. Three teams are conducting raids to nab accused owner of factory who is currently absconding. Delhi Police DCP rth Monika Bhardwaj confirmed same by saying, "Rehan, owner of building against whom a case has been registered under section 304 IPC, is currently absconding."

Mamata Banerjee condoles loss of lives

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her deepest condolences to families of those killed in a massive fire at a factory in Delhi and said she was saddened by tragic incident.

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Sonia Gandhi urges authorities to provide all assistance

Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed her deepest condolences to families of those killed in fire and urged authorities of central and state governments to provide all assistance to victims and ir kin. Gandhi expressed "deep shock and dismay" at horrendous fire accident in a factory in Anaj Mandi area that has claimed several incent lives. "Expressing her deepest condolences to families and loved ones of over four dozen deceased in tragic accident, Gandhi hoped that maximum lives will be saved and those injured are treated expeditiously," a party statement said. She urged authorities of Central and State governments to provide every assistance to victims and ir families. Gandhi also asked Congress leaders and workers to assist authorities in every manner possible.

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