New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in a fire at Hauz Rani in Malviya Nagar and a building collapse in Saidulajab, Saket, while extending financial assistance to the families of those killed and injured in the two incidents.

In a message on X, the Chief Minister’s Office said, “Today, Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta met the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incidents in Malviya Nagar and Saidulajab, extended financial assistance, and conveyed her heartfelt condolences.”

“In this hour of grief, the Delhi Government stands with every affected family with compassion and care,” said the CMO.

“Working in close coordination with the administration, the Delhi Government is taking every necessary step to ensure that such tragedies do not recur. The safety and well-being of every citizen remain paramount, and all concerned agencies are being directed to maintain the highest standards of vigilance and responsiveness,” said the CMO.

Last month, the Chief Minister had announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of each of the victims who lost their lives, apart from financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to citizens injured in the two incidents.

The Chief Minister had also honoured courageous citizens, police personnel, administrative officials and rescue workers who put their own lives at risk to save others.

They were presented with commendation certificates and cheques of Rs 21,000 each in recognition of their efforts, said an official.

During the programme, the Chief Minister specially honoured Riyazuddin Mansoori, who displayed exceptional courage and presence of mind during the Hauz Rani fire by laying out mattresses that helped save several lives.

Appreciating his humanitarian efforts, she reimbursed the cost of the mattresses he used and presented him with a cheque for Rs 21,000 as a gesture of encouragement.

Those honoured for their significant contribution to relief and rescue operations during the Saket building collapse included Chander Prakash, District Project Officer, South District Disaster Management Authority, Inspector Ritesh Kumar Sharma of Delhi Police, Constable Manish Kumar Jangid, Constable Vivek Shakya, Constable Angad Meena, local residents Kapil Giri and Harjeet Kumar and Dr Rafiq Khan.

The Chief Minister also honoured Israr Khan, Kamal Kumar, Shashi Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Sanjay Goyal, Shiv Kumar, Govind, Kunal, Mohammad Uwais, Mohammad Afzal, Mohammad Anees, Aamir Khan, Wasim Raja, Mohammad Sohaib Khan, Riyazuddin, Inspector Vinay Yadav, Head Constable Dinesh, Head Constable Kartar, Head Constable Rajveer, Head Constable Deshraj, Wasim Khan Gauri and Rajpal for their courageous role in rescue efforts during the Malviya Nagar fire.

–IANS

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