Senior BRS leader and former minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) visited the fire accident site near Gulzar House in Old City, Hyderabad, where a tragic blaze recently claimed several lives and injured many others.
KTR personally inspected the damage, met with officials, and consoled the injured victims who are undergoing treatment. He expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Speaking to the media, KTR criticized the government’s announced compensation of ₹5 lakh, calling it insufficient. He demanded that the families of the deceased be granted ₹25 lakh each in ex-gratia, given the gravity of the incident and the suffering caused.
“This is not just a fire accident—it’s a devastating blow to many families. The government must step up with real support, not token aid,” KTR said.
KTR also raised serious concerns over the emergency response at the scene. He said victims informed him that the ambulance arrived without oxygen masks and the fire engine arrived without water during the major fire, which severely affected rescue efforts.
He urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen to anyone else in the future.
KTR further called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire and urged authorities to enforce stricter safety measures, especially in crowded markets and old city areas, to prevent similar incidents.
