Sitapur, June 24 -- In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Lucknow's Aliganj area that claimed 15 lives, authorities in Sitapur have intensified inspection drives across coaching centres, libraries, hotels and restaurants to check fire safety compliance and structural conditions.

Speaking to ANI, Sitapur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Sadar) Janardan said that multiple establishments have already been shut for failing to meet basic safety requirements.

"We are inspecting coaching centres, libraries, and hotels. There were some safety issues in a couple of libraries; they have been shut and will only operate after proper measures are taken..." he said.

Further, Chief Fire Officer Subhash Singh told ANI that a joint team of senior offici...