A tragic incident occurred in the old bus stand area of Arki town in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, where a seven-year-old child was burned alive in a massive fire that broke out early Monday. The fire also led to the fear that two women and four children might be trapped in the blaze. The situation worsened as multiple LPG cylinders exploded, hindering firefighting efforts.
Solan Superintendent of Police, Gaurav Singh, informed the media that both police and fire brigade teams were present at the scene to conduct rescue operations swiftly. Additionally, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were mobilized to aid in relief and rescue efforts.
Local legislator Sanjay Awasthi expressed concerns that around eight to nine individuals could be trapped in the fire, with the deceased child belonging to a family of migrant laborers. The intensity of the fire was exacerbated by the explosion of six to seven cylinders, causing significant damage to nearby structures.
State BJP President Rajiv Bindal and Member of Parliament Suresh Kashyap conveyed their sorrow over the tragic incident, emphasizing its impact on the entire state. They called for continued search operations for the missing individuals and immediate assistance for affected families. Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, and MP Anurag Thakur also expressed deep sadness and extended condolences to the bereaved family, urging swift recovery for the injured and missing persons.
The BJP leadership stressed the importance of prompt measures for the rehabilitation and compensation of traders and families who suffered substantial financial losses due to the fire tragedy.
