At least seven people were killed in a devastating fire that broke out at a chemical factory in the Bhiwadi area of Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday.
Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra said that the fire was noticed during a routine police patrol, prompting an immediate rescue operation. "Nine people were trapped inside the factory. Seven bodies have been recovered so far," she said, adding that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining two workers.
The tragedy triggered a political blame game, with Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting such incidents. He pointed to a similar disaster in Ajmer, where 16 people were killed after a chemical tanker overturned.
"Since the formation of this government, we've witnessed multiple such incidents. On Ajmer Road, a chemical tanker overturned, killing over 16 people. In Jaipur, people died in a fire at SMS Hospital’s ICU. These tragedies have become all too common, but the government is not taking the issue seriously. This is a very serious matter," Dotasra said.
