SIT Reveals Lapses in Rajkot Fire Incident, Suggests Legal Reforms

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Rajkot game zone fire tragedy that claimed 27 lives has submitted an interim report. It highlights lapses by police, fire, and civic departments, and suggests changes to the Gujarat Police Act. The SIT continues to investigate senior officials' roles.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Gujarat government has brought to light significant lapses in the accountability of police, fire, and civic departments in its interim report on the Rajkot game zone fire incident, which tragically claimed 27 lives.

Presented to Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi in Gandhinagar, the 100-page document suggests amendments to Section 33 of the Gujarat Police Act, which currently empowers local police to issue various licenses for such game zones. The report underscores the glaring negligence that exacerbated the disaster.

Senior IPS officer Subhash Trivedi, leading the SIT, emphasized that lapses were evident among multiple departments, contributing to the tragedy. Trivedi reiterated that ongoing investigations would hold the responsible parties accountable, no matter their position.

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