The main Minister of N. Chandrababu Naida came out of block-2 secretariat after viewing the area where the fire broke out on Friday.
Main Minister Andr Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu inspected the block-2 secretariat, where the fire broke out in the first hours of Friday.
Mr. Naida ordered officials to perform a security audit and ensure that all security protocols were observed in the secretariat. He emphasized the need to install CCTV cameras at all critical places to help determine the causes of such incidents.
When the main minister asked about the incident, he tried to know when the forensic team arrived and whether it could collect the necessary evidence to identify the cause of the fire. Mr. Naidu also visited the battery in the 1st.
The main secretary K. Vijayanand explained that the battery gallery in block-2 was where the fire broke out.
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Later Mr. Naida checked part of the auxiliary fund of the main minister (CMRF) and expressed dissatisfaction over the unhygienic conditions that prevail there. In 24 hours, he ordered complete cleaning of the area and stated that no temporary garbage should be visible in any workspace.
Police CEO Harish Kumar Gupta, Interior Minister V. Anith and political secretary Gad Mukesh Kumar Meena accompanied the main minister.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Anith said that the government had ordered an incident investigation. According to a preliminary assessment, a fire broke out due to a short circuit. The relevant measures would be taken after the forensic report was taken.
Around 6.30 in the morning, the smoke was observed from the battery in block 2 by the SPF staff, which immediately warned the fire brigade. Firefighters arrived in 10 minutes and brought the fire under control, said Minister of the Interior.
Officers of the Department of Administration (GAD) and the Office for the Development of the City (CRDA) came to the preliminary conclusion that the fire was caused by short circuit, she said.
Mrs. Anith said that the batteries themselves were damaged in the fire. The officials concerned have been given instructions to take preventive measures in the future to avoid these incidents.
The second block has the offices of the Deputy Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and Ministers P. Keshav (Finance), N. Manohar (Civil Delivery), K. Durgesh (Tourism), A. Ramanarayana Reddy (Foundation), P. Narayan (Municipal Administration) and MS. Anitha.
When the fire broke out in the early hours, the employees were not present.
Published – April 4 2025 20:24
