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Four children among 27 dead after fire at amusement park in India as police accuse the owner of negligence
Four children are among dozens of people who died after a massive fire broke out in an amusement park in India.
The blaze, which happened on Saturday in Rajkot, Gujarat, in western India, claimed the lives of 27 people including the four children, who were all under the age of 12.
An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire and Mr Bhargava said police will file a case of negligence against the park owner.
Police Commissioner Raju Bhargava said the fire was under control and the rescue operation underway with 27 bodies recovered. Police officer Vinayak Patel said it was difficult to identify the bodies.
Police said they have detained the owner and the manager of the amusement park for questioning as they launched an investigation in the cause.
The blaze, which happened on Saturday in Rajkot, Gujarat, in western India, claimed the lives of 27 people including the four children, who were all under the age of 12
Mr Patel said: 'So far we have confirmed the death of 27 persons in the fire incident.'
The park is usually packed with families with children enjoying the school summer vacation over the weekend.
Footage showed firefighters clearing debris around collapsed tin roof structures that media reports said were used for bowling, go-karting and trampoline attractions.
The amusement park was privately owned by Yuvraj Singh Solanki.
The park is usually packed with families with children enjoying the school summer vacation over the weekend
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X that he was 'extremely distressed by the fire in Rajkot'
Mr Bhargava said: 'We will be registering an offence for negligence and the deaths which have occurred.
'Further investigation will take place once we complete the rescue operation.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X that he was 'extremely distressed by the fire in Rajkot'.
He added: 'My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured.'