15 Dead in Lucknow Fire as Residential Building Turned Commercial

A fire in Aliganj, Lucknow, killed 15 people after a structure originally approved for residential use was later converted into a commercial complex. Authorities are probing 16 officials, including former municipal employees, for alleged negligence in monitoring approvals and tax collection. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation had been collecting commercial property tax since 2022, suggesting awareness of the building's actual use. The investigation aims to uncover administrative lapses that contributed to the tragedy.