Surat – Over 19 students killed in fire, jumping from building

Share this News:

Surat, Gujarat : In tragic incident, over 19 students were killed after fire erupted in Takshila building in Surat, Gujarat on today evening. The students were studying in a coaching class.  To save themselves many people jumped from the building.

Police officials said that a fire broke out on the second floor of a building in Sarthana area of Surat; 18 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani said, “There has been an incident of fire in Surat’s coaching class in which small kids have died. This incident is very saddening. State Govt will give Rs 4 lakh financial help to families of kids who died. Children injured will be given proper & fast treatment.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Extremely anguished by the fire tragedy in Surat. My thoughts are with bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Have asked the Gujarat Government and local authorities to provide all possible assistance to those affected.”

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives due to fire in Surat. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”