A fire broke out at a mass marriage event in Karnataka's Raichur district, attended by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Incident Details
The fire was noticed shortly after Shivakumar and other dignitaries had left the stage. At the time, Forest Minister Eshwaran Khandre was addressing the media at the venue in Sindhanur. Officials confirmed that the blaze did not cause any casualties or significant damage.
Response and Safety
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, and the fire was brought under control. The event continued after the situation was resolved. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
The mass marriage event was organized to solemnize multiple weddings in a single ceremony, a common practice in the region to reduce costs for families.
