Remains of 7 dead bodies recovered on Tuesday (file photo)
Jagran correspondent, Solan. Relief and rescue operations continued at a rapid pace on the second day of the massive fire that broke out near the old bus stand of Arki on Sunday.
While searching for possible victims buried under the debris of a burnt four-storey building, the NDRF on Tuesday discovered seven separate remains, which are being speculated to be the remains of seven people.
It is believed that all the missing people have died and most of the body parts have been found from the debris. However, NDRF and other teams are still engaged in the investigation, so that the remaining parts of the body can also be taken out.
For this, full help of dog squad is also being taken. The remains of the human body being extracted from the soil are being sent to forensic experts for examination, so that they can be identified.
Debris removal work continues
Let us tell you that in view of the seriousness of the incident on Tuesday, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team also reached the spot in the morning and took command of the rescue operation. The work of removing debris was started on a war footing with the joint efforts of NDRF, SDRF, fire department, home guards and local administration.
During this time, help of JCB machines and modern equipment was taken and by evening the remains of most of the people's bodies were found.
Remains of 7 people found on Tuesday
According to the administration, the remains of seven people missing in the debris were recovered on Tuesday. After the fire, there is an atmosphere of fear and panic in the entire Arki Bazaar area. SDM Arki Nishant Tomar, present on the spot, said that the building has been completely damaged by the fire. The work of removing debris is being done in a phased manner.
He said that until the entire debris is not removed, the real situation will not be clear. As a precautionary measure, another building adjacent to the fire has also been declared unsafe and the surrounding area has been evacuated.
Instructions not to be careless
During this time, SP Solan Gaurav Singh also specially reached the spot and took stock of the relief and rescue operations. He instructed the officials that there should not be any carelessness in the operation and priority should be given to the safety of the relief workers.
The administration has also started the process of identifying the affected families and providing them all possible assistance. Also, orders have been given to investigate the cause of the fire.
Security personnel present at the scene
Some small remains of human body have also been recovered from the spot, which are being sent to FSL for DNA testing to ensure identification. Apart from this, some gas cylinders have also been recovered from the spot. In this regard, legal action has been initiated against the concerned building or shop owner under the Essential Commodities Act.
10 SDRF personnel, 33 NDRF personnel with trained sniffer dogs, 34 Home Guards personnel and 35 police personnel are deployed at the spot.