A day after the fire tragedy in South Delhi, around 50 tents have been set up for victims of those affected in the Masoodpur fire incident as immediate relief, besides other arrangements. The fire in South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area on Friday gutted more than 500 jhuggis. Though no casualties were reported, eight persons suffered minor injuries. New Delhi’s Deputy Commissioner Ameya Abhyankar said around 50 tents have been set up for the victim families and they are being provided with three-time meals.
“Also, around 10-15 tankers have been arranged for drinking water purpose and 25 porta loos of MCD have also been put in place,” he said. He further said the work of removing debris and remains was being carried out with the help of JCB machines. Meanwhile, a team consisting of Assistant Commissioner of Police, four inspectors and three platoons has been deployed for security purpose, Abhyankar said. A health camp by MCD has also been set up in the area.
Setting an example for the bureaucracy, lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday morning monitored the relief operation at the Masoodpur fire site, rather than from the confines of his office. Jung spoke to the distressed families and issued directions for relief work and ex-gratia payment At the spot, he directed the Deputy Commissioner to set up medical camps, provide immediate medical attention to those affected and ensure that adequate medical supply and staff are available round-the-clock. By evening, the municipal staff had started fogging work to prevent disease and medical camps were being set up at the site.