Youth Injured in Hussain Sagar Boat Fire Passes Away
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Synopsis
A youth who was injured in a boat fire at Hussain Sagar lake has died, while search efforts continue for another missing person. The incident occurred during a fireworks display that was part of a cultural program.
Key Takeaways
- Ganapati succumbed to injuries from a boat fire.
- Search ongoing for missing youth S. Ajay.
- Six others were injured during the incident.
- Fireworks were launched without proper permissions.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Hyderabad, Jan 28 (NationPress) A youth injured in the fire incident on a boat and floating jetty in Hussain Sagar lake has tragically succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, while search efforts for another missing individual persist.
Ganapati (22), who was critically hurt, passed away while receiving treatment at Yashoda Hospitals.
This young man, from the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, suffered from 100 percent superficial burns.
During the event named ‘Bharat Mata Maha Harati’ at People’s Plaza along Necklace Road, a total of six individuals were injured due to fireworks that were ignited from a boat and the jetty.
In the meantime, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and police teams are actively searching for S. Ajay, a 21-year-old engineering student who went missing after the incident.
Approximately ten rescue teams are engaged in locating him; he was present with friends who were promptly rescued after the fire erupted.
Ajay’s family contacted the police early Monday morning to report his disappearance and urged the authorities to initiate a search operation for him. Unfortunately, rescue efforts on Monday did not yield any results.
The police have filed a case and are investigating the cause of the fire, which was reportedly triggered by exploding firecrackers.
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy were present at the ‘Bharat Mata Maha Harati’ event.
They departed the venue following the cultural performances and speeches.
According to officials from the fire services department, the event organizers failed to obtain permission for the fireworks display. They noted that fire safety teams and equipment are typically on standby for such occasions, but in this instance, no arrangements had been made since the organizers did not inform the police or fire department.
Rescue teams faced significant delays in reaching the boat and jetty.
The Bharat Mata Foundation organized this program in honor of Republic Day.
This foundation has been hosting the event annually for the past seven years.
The Secretariat Police has opened a case based on a complaint from an official at Lumbini Park.
