Delhi Mundka fire: Anil Baijal approves magisterial probe, orders inquiry to submit report in six weeks

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has approved a magisterial inquiry into the Mundka building fire, which claimed the lives of 27 people, and it will be completed within six weeks, officials said on Sunday. District magistrate (West) will probe lapses on the part of the concerned departments and agencies, recommend action against the erring officials and fix responsibility, they said. The DM will also suggest remedial measures to prevent such tragedies in future, the officials said. The fire, one of the deadliest in recent years, ripped through a four-storey building in outer Delhi’s Mundka area on 13 May. It started on the first floor of the building due to a suspected explosion in an AC, according to fire officials. Nineteen people are still missing. The magisterial probe into the incident was announced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal when he visited the spot on Saturday. According to the officials, the file on the probe has been approved by the LG. The terms of reference of the inquiry include ascertaining the circumstances and the cause of the fire. “The probe will also ascertain lapses on the part of the concerned departments and agencies and their officers in relation to their expected roles. It will fix responsibility of the concerned officials for the lapses and recommend action against erring officials, individuals and agencies,” the officials said. The probe will also suggest remedial measures to prevent such tragedies in future, they said. As part of the inquiry, the DM will also ascertain if there was any violation of laws, they added. The Delhi government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the fire. Earlier on Sunday, the Delhi Police arrested the owner of the building following multiple raids in the national capital and Haryana. Also Read: _**Firefighters in Noida told to stay alert, hold more mock drills after Delhi blaze kills 27**_ **_Mundka fire: BJP's Amit Malviya blames Arvind Kejriwal as death toll rises to 27; Police arrests building owner_** _**Mundka fire: NDMC orders survey in all zones; seeks details from authorities, building plan approvals**_ _**Mundka fire: Opposition demands probe into alleged delay in firefighting, wants compensation raised**_ _**Delhi Mundka fire: CM Kejriwal orders probe into tragedy that claimed 27 lives, announces compensation**_ _**Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise as more charred remains found**_ _**Mundka fire: Eyewitnesses saw 'cloud of smoke rising, only exit door engulfed in fire'**_ _**Yogi Adityanath condoles loss of lives in Delhi building fire**_ _**Mundka fire: Delhi CM announces compensation, orders inquiry; relatives look for family members at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital**_ Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.