Smoke clears, questions remain: Lucknow’s fire tragedies reveal a cycle of neglect
Published on: June 23, 2026, 5:52 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
The June 19, 2018 fire at Hotels Virat and SSJ International in Charbagh, which claimed six lives, remains one of the most cited examples. A high-level committee, which included the then additional director general of police (ADG), Lucknow Zone, submitted its report to the state government. However, no major action has reportedly been taken against those responsible.
