The Bawana factory tragedy, in which 17 lives were lost, should have been a wake-up call for the authorities. But if one asks factory owners if the grills can be removed and the answer is a resounding no. They said that one of factory owners sent money and liquor to a police officer every Saturday to look the other way. Illegal constructions must be knocked down, thorough inspections to ensure buildings follow fire safety norms, clear signs, among many other measures. Fire department officials insist workers be told what to do in the event of a fire with basic fire safety norms explained to them.

Source: dna January 26, 2018 23:48 UTC