A three‑storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj caught fire, killing 15 young people, most of them students from an animation centre. Thick smoke and flames forced frantic calls to families as locals and firefighters struggled to rescue victims. The tragedy has sparked grief across the city and demands a thorough investigation into safety lapses.

A three‑storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj caught fire, killing 15 young people, most of them students from an animation centre. Thick smoke and flames forced frantic calls to families as locals and firefighters struggled to rescue victims. The tragedy has sparked grief across the city and demands a thorough investigation into safety lapses.