Indore Fire Tragedy: 8 Dead, PM Modi Announces Aid; CM Yadav Warns on EV Charging

• A massive fire in Indore claimed 8 lives, including 3 children, after an EV car charging short circuit ignited a gas cylinder.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased's kin and Rs. 50,000 for the injured from PMNRF.
• Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav called the incident a 'new challenge' and ordered a systematic investigation into EV charging safety.
• CM Yadav emphasized the need for vigilance and caution with digital locks and electric vehicle charging to prevent future tragedies.
• The fire spread rapidly due to multiple gas cylinders stored in the house, hindering rescue efforts in narrow lanes.