New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that he is “deeply grieved” by the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar and assured that the best medical treatment is being provided to the injured.

At least 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multi-storied Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said.

So far, 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital, while a search for others is underway, they added.

Taking to X, Shah said, “My heart is deeply grieved by the fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. The local administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations.”

“My condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this heart-wrenching tragedy. May God grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this sorrow. The injured are being provided with the best medical facilities. I pray for the swift recovery of all the injured,” he added.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the fire incident in Malviya Nagar is “heart-wrenching” and offered condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “The fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. I pray to God that He grants them the strength to bear this immense sorrow. At the same time, I wish for a speedy recovery for the injured.”

Senior officials from Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services and rescue services are present at the scene and monitoring the situation.

Upon receiving the information, ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire was soon brought under control. However, the damage was extensive.

Officials said that some people tried to jump from the upper floors of the building to save their lives. The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.

The search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the site.

The rescue officials are trying to locate other people possibly trapped on different floors of the building.

–IANS

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