As per the fire officials, the incident happened on Friday evening. Officials promptly reached the scene, controlled the fire, retrieved the charred body of the deceased and handed it over to the local police.
Pakistan's government has abolished the policy that offered government employment to family members of deceased civil servants, following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision will not apply to law enforcement families affected by terrorist attacks.
The embassy assured that it is in touch with the families and friends of the deceased while also providing all possible support to the two Indian nationals injured in the incident.
Family members gathered at the residence of the mother and daughter who died during the Mahakumbh stampede that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in Prayagaraj.
Uttar Pradesh government has announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also ordered a judicial inquiry and said that a judicial committee will submit its report to the state government within a time limit.
"We are also announcing financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased on behalf of the state government. The judicial commission will look into the entire matter and submit its report to the state government within a time limit," CM Yogi added.
A stampede-like situation arose at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in several injuries. This incident occurred as millions of devotees gathered at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Ama
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