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A tragic fire at a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj claimed 15 lives, primarily students. The incident highlights severe violations of the National Building Code, including lack of emergency exits, locked biometric doors, and poor ventilation. The Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and suspended multiple officials, underscoring the urgent need for stringent enforcement of urban fire safety and building compliance norms.
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