SIT begins probe into Lucknow building fire that claimed 15 lives

The two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the fire at a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, where at least 15 lives were lost, reached the spot on Tuesday morning and began its investigation (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

The SIT, formed on the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, comprises Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism) Amrit Abhijat and Additional Director General of Police, Lucknow Zone, Praveen Kumar (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

"We have come here and will investigate all aspects of the incident. We will complete the probe within the stipulated time and ensure necessary action," Praveen Kumar told reporters at the site (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

Before the SIT team arrived, a six-member team of forensic laboratory experts had reached the spot in the morning and started examining the scene (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

The investigation is aimed at ascertaining the cause of the fire, possible lapses and responsibility in connection with the blaze that broke out in the three-storey commercial building (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

The fire had resulted in the deaths of 15 people, mostly below 30 years, and left several others injured, following which the state government ordered a high-level probe (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed to constitute a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the fire tragedy in Lucknow’s Aliganj area (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)

The SIT has been directed to submit its report within seven days and probe the reasons behind the fire and negligence on part of the departments concerned (Source: Photo by Vishal Srivastava)