Lucknow, July 25 -- Thirty-two days after a devastating fire claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow administration on Saturday began demolishing the four-story Aliganj building where the tragedy occurred. The demolition is being carried out after an expert inspection declared the structure unsafe.
The demolition drive began around 7:30 am, with three bulldozers deployed at the site to carry out the operation. The administration has undertaken the exercise in a phased manner while ensuring strict safety arrangements.
The entire area surrounding the building has been cordoned off, with more than 100 police personnel deployed to maintain security and prevent any untoward incident. Barricades have been placed on nearby roads, restricting traffic movem...