Grenfell Tower Tragedy: Seeking Justice Seven Years On

Seven years after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, survivors and families of victims continue to seek justice. The blaze, which killed over 70 people due to flammable cladding, remains under investigation. While criminal proceedings have been delayed, communities are urging the government for stricter regulations to prevent future tragedies.

Seven years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Shah Aghlani vividly recalls the traumatizing night he received a distressing call from his aunt. She, along with his disabled mother, was trapped in the 23-storey west London social housing block engulfed in flames.

The fire resulted in the deaths of over 70 individuals, marking it as Britain's deadliest residential blaze since World War II. The incident has since become a stark symbol of social inequality, especially in one of London's wealthiest areas. The rapid spread of the fire was attributed to the use of cheap, flammable cladding.

Survivors and families of the victims have launched campaigns to have the hazardous material removed from buildings in Britain and across Europe. They continue to grapple with delayed justice, as future criminal proceedings are postponed until at least 2026. This delay has left many, like Aghlani, struggling for closure. The final inquiry report, expected on Wednesday, aims to shed light on the choices made during the tower's refurbishment and provide answers the community desperately needs.

(With inputs from agencies.)