Delhi's Peeragarhi factory fire: CM Kejriwal meets deceased firefighter's family

Jan 03, 2020

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 03 reached the home of deceased firefighter Amit Baliyan, who sacrificed his life during a fire fighting operation in Peeragarhi area. The Delhi Chief Minister met braveheart firefighter's family and expressed his condolences. He also announced ex-gratia of Rs. 1 crore and a government job to one of the deceased family member. A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi on Jan 02. During rescue operations a blast occurred, after which factory building collapsed. Several people, including fire brigade personnel Amit Baliyan trapped inside the building. Later, Baliyan was rescued but succumbed to injuries.