Wired for disaster: Unsafe buildings to be left in dark; following the blaze near Gulzar Houz that led to 17 deaths MA&UD proposes fire safety overhaul

In the wake of a tragic fire that claimed 17 lives near Gulzar Houz, Telangana's Municipal Administration and Urban Development department proposes a vital amendment to the Fire Services Act, mandating improvements in building safety and electrical installations.Following a deadly fire near Gulzar Houz, the Telangana government is considering amendments to the fire Services Act. The proposed changes include mandatory electrical inspections by certified engineers and potential electricity disconnections for non-compliance. Read more