India, June 27 -- LUCKNOW The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Monday's Aliganj fire tragedy entered its decisive phase on Friday by examining records of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and the Directorate of Electrical Safety. This shifts the focus from the immediate cause of the blaze to possible institutional failures that may have contributed to the disaster.

The two-member SIT, comprising additional chief secretary (tourism) Amrit Abhijat and additional director general of police (Lucknow zone) Praveen Kumar, has now completed consultations with all major government departments connected with the incident. Officials said the committee is expected to submit its report to the Uttar Pradesh government within a week.

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