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MP Orders Magisterial Probe After Katni Fire Claims Six Lives
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 12:46 PM
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The Member of Parliament has directed a magisterial inquiry into the tragic fire in Katni that resulted in six fatalities.
The Member of Parliament has ordered a magisterial probe into the fire that engulfed a building in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, claiming six lives. The incident, which occurred early this week, prompted emergency services to rush to the site and attempt to rescue trapped residents.
The magisterial inquiry will examine the cause of the blaze, the adequacy of fire safety measures, and whether any regulations were breached. Authorities have pledged full cooperation with the investigation and will provide all relevant records to the magistrate.
Local officials have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and have promised a thorough review of building codes in the area to prevent future tragedies.
The magisterial inquiry will examine the cause of the blaze, the adequacy of fire safety measures, and whether any regulations were breached. Authorities have pledged full cooperation with the investigation and will provide all relevant records to the magistrate.
Local officials have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and have promised a thorough review of building codes in the area to prevent future tragedies.