Delhi fire tragedy: Case registered against organisers

In the case of fire that left at least 14 people to death in north-east Delhi, the Police have registered a case of causing death due to negligence against the organisers of the transgender meet.

Police sources said a case was registered against the organisers of the meet in Nand Nagri. Fourteen eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured last night when a major fire swept through the community hall where the congregation of the community was taking place.

Sources said the organisers had not taken the requisite permission from fire brigade and police for holding the meeting.

They said prima facie the reason for the fire appeared to be a short circuit in the kitchen area and that the fire spread from there. The tents erected on the grounds of the community hall were completely gutted and the entire premises were engulfed in flames.

Delhi government has ordered a thorough probe into the fire incident.