Gujarat Chief Secretary Jagdip Narayan Singh said officials in 162 municipalities across the state have inspected 9,962 buildings and found that 9,395 of them lacked fire-safety features.

AS MANY as 9,395 buildings across Gujarat, including schools, coaching centres, malls, restaurants and hotels, were found lacking in fire safety regulations during a mass inspection that was launched two days ago following the blaze that killed 22 children in Surat, according to the state chief secretary.

“A total of 713 teams comprising 2,055 officials have been carrying out inspections across Gujarat … Show causes notices have been sent to the owners of these buildings, giving them three days to take all necessary steps or face closure of their property,” said Singh.

Gujarat Chief Secretary Jagdip Narayan Singh said officials in 162 municipalities across the state have inspected 9,962 buildings and found that 9,395 of them lacked fire-safety features.

AS MANY as 9,395 buildings across Gujarat, including schools, coaching centres, malls, restaurants and hotels, were found lacking in fire safety regulations during a mass inspection that was launched two days ago following the blaze that killed 22 children in Surat, according to the state chief secretary.

“A total of 713 teams comprising 2,055 officials have been carrying out inspections across Gujarat … Show causes notices have been sent to the owners of these buildings, giving them three days to take all necessary steps or face closure of their property,” said Singh.