BBMP fire: Bengaluru police issue notice to chief engineer seeking his cooperation in investigation

The police on Saturday questioned three BBMP employees and released them on station bail. They are assistant executive engineers Ananda, Swamy, and D Group worker Suresh Kumar. Prahlad had filed a complaint seeking a thorough examination of the fire accident. The police have also recorded statements of the victims receiving treatment at a government hospital.

The BBMP revealed the three employees were named in the First Information Report (FIR) since they were not injured in the fire. They were queried about the procedures followed during the test, their presence at the time of the accident, and how they managed to escape without sustaining burn injuries. After their release, they will also undergo further questioning by Prahlad.

While Prahlad is gathering preliminary information about the incident, his visit to the lab has been postponed due to the area being cordoned off by the police. The office space has been sealed by the police for investigative purposes to ensure the preservation of evidence and prevent contamination.

The police suspect a chemical reaction going wrong while conducting a bitumen extract test for asphalt as the reason behind the fire.