The fire incident in Lucknow has left a trail of devastation, with 15 people losing their lives. However, the true extent of the tragedy is reflected in the pain of families who have lost their loved ones.
Frantic SOS calls and screams for help from family members and friends created heartbreaking scenes outside the building in the Aliganj area where the fire broke out.
A grief-stricken mother was at the site of the fire, knowing that her son was trapped inside. She helplessly pleaded with officials to let her enter the building and save her child.
Local residents became the first responders, breaking the building's glass panes to facilitate rescue efforts and laying down mattresses to reduce the impact for those forced to jump from the upper floors.
Lance Naik Chhabi Ram, who was passing by, joined the rescue effort and assisted in the relief efforts, witnessing more than a dozen bodies being brought out of the building, while several people were also rescued alive.
