Uphaar tragedy survivors lament lack of fire safety lessons, demand stricter accountability
The Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) marked 29 years since the 1997 Uphaar cinema hall fire, expressing dismay that fire safety lessons remain unlearnt in Delhi. AVUT president Neelam Krishnamoorthy highlighted recurring fire incidents as evidence of overlooked safety violations and poorly scrutinised No Objection Certificates. The association called for stricter accountability for negligence causing deaths and advocated for a law governing safety violations, emphasizing that public safety suffers when compliance is bought and accountability evaded.
Key Points
- AVUT observed 29 years since the Uphaar cinema tragedy, criticizing the lack of fire safety improvements.
- Recurring fire incidents in Delhi indicate persistent safety violations and inadequate scrutiny of NOCs.
- The association demands stricter accountability for negligence leading to deaths.
- AVUT advocates for a specific law to govern safety violations.
Exam Facts
- Event: Uphaar cinema hall fire.
- Date of tragedy: June 13, 1997.
- Victims: 59 people died.
- Organization: Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT), President Neelam Krishnamoorthy.
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