The death toll from the massive fire in a club at Goa's Arpora has risen to 25, with 4 of them identified as tourists, and 14 others as staff members, Goa Police said on Sunday.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him regarding the fire incident in Arpora and assured full support to the affected families.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep grief over the fire mishap in Arpora, calling the incident "deeply pained" and conveying her support to the affected families.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also expressed deep grief over the Arpora fire that killed 23 people, describing it as a "very painful day" for the state, and ordered an inquiry into the incident.
BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday called for a safety audit of all clubs in Goa following a fire in Arpora that killed 23 people, including three women and 20 men.
Authorities have initiated investigations into the tragedy, and efforts are ongoing to provide medical assistance and support to the injured and the families of the victims.
The blaze was reported around midnight, and emergency teams rushed to the spot. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control.
Dinesh, father of the warehouse owner, said, "This godown was here for 1-1.5 years. There must be a minimum loss of Rs 5 to 7 lakhs. We have no idea how the fire broke out. The fire brigade worked very quickly."
NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation), India's largest iron ore producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
The incident was reported at Ghatigaon police station in the district on December 4. The accused has been identified as Madhuraj Jatav, a resident of Bhind district and currently serving as a police constable in Datia. The accused is a friend of the woman's husband, the police added.