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Politics
Opposition flags 316 vacant fire‑service posts despite Rs 440 crore fire loss
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:35 AM
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The opposition has highlighted that 316 fire‑station positions remain unfilled even after a blaze caused property damage worth Rs 440 crore.
The opposition party has raised concerns over a significant staffing shortfall in the fire‑service, alleging that 316 posts across fire stations remain vacant. The claim comes in the wake of a recent fire that inflicted property damage estimated at Rs 440 crore.
According to the opposition, the unfilled positions hamper the department's ability to respond effectively to large‑scale incidents, potentially endangering lives and property. They argue that the vacancy count reflects systemic neglect and calls for immediate recruitment to bolster fire‑fighting capacity.
Government officials have not yet responded to the allegations, and no official vacancy figures have been released. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming parliamentary debates as the opposition seeks accountability for fire‑service preparedness.
According to the opposition, the unfilled positions hamper the department's ability to respond effectively to large‑scale incidents, potentially endangering lives and property. They argue that the vacancy count reflects systemic neglect and calls for immediate recruitment to bolster fire‑fighting capacity.
Government officials have not yet responded to the allegations, and no official vacancy figures have been released. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming parliamentary debates as the opposition seeks accountability for fire‑service preparedness.