Swapnalok fire accident: Telangana High Court issues notice to QNet

According to the report, the lack of an emergency exit was found to be the major reason for the mishap

Hyderabad: A two-judge Bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N Tukaramji on Monday issued notices to the QNet Vihaan Direct Selling Private Limited in the matter pertaining to fire accident at the Swapnalok Complex.

The Bench was dealing with a suo moto PIL taken up based on a news report published in an English daily on the fire accident that took place in the Swapnalok complex resulting in the death of 6 members of Qnet staff. According to the report, the lack of an emergency exit was found to be the major reason for the mishap.

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According to preliminary investigation, it is said that a short circuit is said to be the reason behind the blaze. At present, the GHMC officials seized the complex and set up a banner stating the building was closed temporarily under safety measures. The Bench adjourned the matter to June 26 for the response of the authorities.