Delhi fire: Organisers liable for flouting norms

November 21, 2011 12:11

The Delhi Police today registered a case of causing death due to negligence against the organisersof a transgender meet in north-east Delhi where a fire killed at least 14 people.

Police sources said a case was registered against the organisers of the meet in Nand Nagri.

Fourteen eunuchs were killed and over 40 others injured last night when a major fire swept through the community hall where the congregation of the community was taking place. Sources said the organisers had not taken the requisite permission from fire brigade and police for holding the meeting.

They said prima facie the reason for the fire appeared tobe a short circuit in the kitchen area and that the firespread from there.

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