When The Indian Express visited Shukla's home on Wednesday, the main gate was found locked and neighbours were reluctant to comment
In the densely populated Madehganj area of Lucknow stands the sprawling residence of businessman Virendra Prasad Shukla (62), the co-owner of the Aliganj building where a devastating fire claimed 15 lives on Monday.
Located about 800 metres from the main road in Madehganj, Shukla’s two-storey residence is among the largest properties in the neighbourhood.
When The Indian Express visited on Wednesday, the main gate was found locked. The house, spread over nearly 7,000 square feet, has multiple entrances.
Several residents said they had not seen any members of the family since Shukla was taken into custody on Monday evening, and appeared reluctant to speak publicly about Shukla or his family.
