In a horrific incident early Thursday morning, two migrant workers were burnt alive, and another was critically injured when a massive fire engulfed a footwear factory in the Modern Industrial Estate (MIE), Part-1, Bahadurgarh. The victims were reportedly sleeping inside the factory premises when the blaze broke out around 4:00 AM.
The Incident
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Location: The fire occurred at Factory No. 817 (Utkarsh Enterprises), which manufactures shoe uppers.
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The Victims: The deceased have been identified as Abdul Atawaris and Ameeruddin (alias Bade Bhaiya). Both were cousins hailing from Pali town in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.
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The Survivor: A third worker, Arif, sustained critical injuries. Reports suggest he jumped from the roof/upper floor to escape the flames. He has been admitted to a private hospital (Jeevan Jyoti Hospital) with severe burns and trauma.
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Context: Relatives revealed that the victims had returned to work from their native village just two days ago.
Rescue & Investigation
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Fire Response: Fire tenders from the local station rushed to the spot and controlled the blaze after hours of effort. The bodies were recovered only after the fire was doused.
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Cause: Preliminary investigations point to a short circuit as the likely cause, though a detailed forensic probe is underway.
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Police Action: The police have taken custody of the bodies for post-mortem at the Civil Hospital. The factory owner, identified as Nitesh Gupta (a resident of Sultanpuri, Delhi), is being questioned regarding safety norms and why workers were sleeping inside the industrial unit.
