Public safety cannot be an afterthought
Updated On: 08 June, 2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
This applies to buildings everywhere, including hostels. While it is fortunate that the girls were able to be evacuated, fire drills are a must at all hostels
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There have been two incidents that are once again a wake-up call for authorities. The first is a fire in a Pune hostel where at least 40 girls were rescued, but the watchman perished.
This edit column had recently highlighted how malls that had found wanting in fire safety, must have action taken against them. It also lauded surprise checks and referenced stringent action against institutions found errant or wanting in fire safety protocol. This applies to buildings everywhere, including hostels. While it is fortunate that the girls were able to be evacuated, fire drills are a must at all hostels.
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