Four people, including two women, died while over a dozen suffered burns after a massive fire broke out in a four-storey hotel, Lewana Suite, in the city’s commercial hub in Hazratganj early morning on Monday. Seven firemen also suffered injuries in the rescue operation.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak expressed grief over the unfortunate incident. After the CM ordered a probe, a two-member team consisting of Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob and Commissioner of Lucknow Police SN Shiradkar was formed on the instruction of Principal Secretary, Home, Sanjay Prasad.