๐ฅ Fire at Batcha Furniture Castle
Jan 26, 2026 โข Sobiya Fatima โข Fire / Accidents
Source:
Hyderabad Deccan Chronicle
Nampally โJan 2026
โ ๏ธ Incident Details
Blaze erupted 1:00 PM in a G+4 building
Affected the two-level cellar used for storage & staff accommodation
๐ Casualties
5 deaths: Two children (7 & 11), an elderly woman, two men who attempted rescue
๐๏ธ Causes & Violations
Cellar illegally used for inflammable materials (foam, chemicals, mattresses)
Obstructed access hampered firefighting efforts
๐ฎ Legal & Safety Measures
Owner Satish Batcha arrested for criminal negligence
Telangana govt: โน5 lakh ex-gratia per deceased
JNTU-Hyderabad: Inspecting building stability
โ ๏ธ Wider Concern
State Human Rights Commission flagged government lapses in fire safety
2.6 lakh high-risk households in Hyderabad under scrutiny