Fire breaks out in Telangana forensic lab, seized computer hard disks burnt (indicative picture)
PTI, Hyderabad. A fire broke out in a room of Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) on Saturday. The seized items like computer hard disk, papers etc. were kept in it, most of which were burnt. Officials said that the cause of the fire is being investigated.
It is fortunate that no one was injured in this incident. On the other hand, Union Coal Minister and senior BJP leader G Kishan Reddy has sought clarification from the government on this matter. He said that this is a matter of serious concern and the computer contained data related to the investigation, which was burnt.
Officials said that things like hard disk and papers were kept in the room on the first floor which was hit by fire. After receiving information about the fire, the fire department team and police personnel reached the spot and brought the fire under control. Five fire tenders and a fire fighting robot were deployed to extinguish the fire.
Based on preliminary investigation, a fire official said that the cause of the fire could be electrical short-circuit. However, the exact reason is being investigated. Meanwhile, Union Minister Reddy said that the government should clarify whether there is backup of the burnt computers or not?
He claimed that FSL contained evidence and data related to high profile cases, including cash-for-votes and telephone tapping.
The cash-for-vote case pertains to allegations leveled against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, a former TDP MLA, in 2015, accusing him of trying to bribe a nominated MLA in connection with the MLC elections.
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