Rajkot fire tragedy: MLA Bhanu Babariya distances from impending allegations

After almost a week to the Rajkot TRP Game Zone tragedy that claimed 28 lives on May 25, Bhanu Babariya, a BJP MLA from Rajkot Rural constituency stated, “If my name comes out in this incident, then I will quit public life.”

Babariya reportedly cried during a presser and said, “When the tragedy occurred at the game zone, I was not in Rajkot,”.

“The next day, I reached Rajkot and visited the civil hospital to meet the families of the deceased and to offer condolences, but I did not pose for photos. When the DNA tests were being done, I discussed them with officials from Gandhinagar and the collector. I was constantly worried about meeting the families of those who died. If I am found responsible for this incident, I will quit public life,” she added.

Currently, the special investigation team (SIT) has been investigating the case. A preliminary report was submitted, following which the police arrested four officials on May 30, including Town Planning Officer Mansukh Sargathiya, Assistant Town Planning Officers Gautam Joshi and Mukesh Makwana, and Fire Station Officer Rohit Vigora. These four accused were remanded in 13-day custody by the court on May 31.

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