Hyderabad: Key Files Gutted In Fire At Tourism Dept. Fire

Many vital files of the BRS-led government were gutted in the fire mishap that occurred at the tourism development office at Himayatnagar in Hyderabad. Flames engulfed the first floor of the building where the administrative files are stacked up, in the early hours of Friday. The incident occurred in the early hours but it came to light in the afternoon.

According to information, several files relating to both the tourism and forest departments were gutted in the accident.

On being informed, the fire personnel rushed to the spot and doused the flames. The aluminum beading of the windows which softened under the impact of the heat, fell down on a car and the vehicle also got burnt.

Meanwhile, there are several doubts over the fire mishap which occurred right after the elections and the exit polls suggesting a change in the government. Several files relating to the government expenditure are stored in this office and following charges of rampant corruption under the BRS dispensation, a conspiracy is being suspected behind the incident.

CPI national secretary Narayana suspected that it was not an accident but was intentionally done. Narayana visited the office which was gutted in the fire and demanded a high-level inquiry into the incident.  Though short circuit was said to be cause of the fire, Narayana said that tourism department MD Manohar was hand in glove with the BRS leadership in carrying out the corrupt activities. He said the mishap was not accidental but intentional.

The police are investigating if unknown persons entered the office in the night and lit the flame.

It is pertinent to note that recently, Manohar was suspended by the EC for violation of the model code of conduct, which is now leading to suspicion.