After Lucknow blaze, 14 coaching centres sealed in Jaipur

way2barak, June 23: The Jaipur administration on Tuesday launched a crackdown on coaching institutes and libraries over fire safety violations, sealing 14 establishments and issuing notices to over two dozen others following a deadly blaze at a coaching centre in Lucknow that claimed 15 lives.

Teams of the municipal corporation and police carried out inspections across the city to verify fire safety arrangements, including the availability of firefighting equipment, emergency exits and mandatory fire no objection certificates (NOCs).

Chief Fire Officer Devendra Meena said that since June 4, around 600 units in the Heritage area have been issued notices over fire safety compliance, including nearly 150 coaching institutes and libraries.

Officials said 14 institutes were found operating without adequate safety measures, prompting immediate sealing action. Over 24 coaching centres were also served notices for failing to comply with fire safety norms.