Bengaluru Tragedy: Building Owner and Son Arrested After Deadly Nagarathpete Fire
A devastating fire at a Bengaluru building killed five, including two children. Police have arrested the building owner and his son over illegal construction and safety lapses that worsened the tragedy.
- Five people, including two children, died in Nagarathpete fire accident
- Police arrest building owner and son for violations, negligence
- Fire spread quickly due to cramped space and poor safety measures
Bengaluru : Bengaluru’s Nagarathpete witnessed a tragic fire accident near KR Market, leaving five people dead and several others injured. The blaze, which started around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, quickly spread from the ground floor of a plastic mat shop to the upper levels of the building.
Those who lost their lives include Madan Singh (38), his wife Sangeeta (33), their children Mitesh (7) and Vihaan (5), along with their neighbor Suresh Kumar (26). Madan Singh’s family, originally from Rajasthan, had been living in the building for over a decade while also running a small manufacturing unit producing plastic goods and steel utensils.
While many other residents managed to escape, the family on the third floor was trapped when the fire engulfed the upper floors. Rescue efforts were hampered by the narrow space and unauthorized construction, which made access extremely difficult for firefighters.
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Police have since arrested the building owner, Balakrishnayya Shetty, and his son, Sandeep Shetty, charging them with negligence, illegal construction, and failing to follow fire safety protocols. The building, constructed on a 30×40 site, reportedly had five to six floors—well above permissible limits.
Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara, who visited the accident site, confirmed that the structure violated building regulations. He also acknowledged that the congested layout and lack of fire-prevention measures worsened the disaster.
The incident has sparked concerns over the growing number of unsafe and illegally constructed buildings in Bengaluru. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation and strict action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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