PM Modi, HM Shah Mourn Bhiwadi Chemical Factory Fire Victims

• Seven people killed in chemical factory fire in Bhiwadi
• Amit Shah calls incident “extremely tragic”
• PM Modi, CM Sharma express condolences
• Relief and rescue operations underway

GG News Bureau
New Delhi/ Bhiwadi, 16th Feb: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences after a fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, left seven people dead and several others injured.

Calling the incident “extremely tragic,” Shah said the local administration was providing all necessary medical facilities to the injured. He also prayed for their speedy recovery and conveyed sympathies to the bereaved families.

“The accident that occurred in the chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, is extremely tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. The local administration is providing all possible medical facilities to the injured, and I pray for their swift recovery,” Shah said.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident. In a message shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, he described the fire as “tragic and deeply saddening,” and offered condolences to the families of the victims while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Officials said the blaze broke out at a chemical factory in the Khairthal-Tijara district, causing multiple casualties and extensive damage.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma termed the incident “heartbreaking” and said relief and rescue operations were being carried out under his direction. He stated that the district administration had been instructed to provide all possible assistance.

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticised the government, referring to previous industrial accidents in the state, including a chemical tanker explosion in Ajmer that killed 16 people. He urged the administration to take immediate action and address recurring safety lapses.