Crime & Law · India
Lucknow fire kills 15, including students, in coaching center
A devastating fire swept through a three-story commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj, which housed a coaching center, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 individuals, many of whom were students. Reports indicate that some victims attempted to escape by jumping from the first floor, while others were trapped inside. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities have made arrests and suspended officials in connection with the incident.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 6 · Right 3 n = 12
- Left (3): Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The Wire
- Centre (6 votes, 7 outlets): Amar Ujala, Mint, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The Print
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Republic World