Rajkot Court Charges 15 in Tragic TRP Game Zone Fire Case

A court in Rajkot has formally charged all 15 individuals implicated in the catastrophic fire at the TRP Game Zone, which claimed 27 lives, including nine children, on May 25, 2024. The charges, filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, include culpable homicide not amounting to murder, attempt to commit culpable homicide, causing hurt, causing grievous hurt, and criminal conspiracy, as well as violations of the Gujarat Police Act. The accused include six partners of the TRP Game Zone, two fire department officials, two municipal corporation officers, and others involved in the facility’s operations or oversight.

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The court rejected discharge applications from eight of the accused, including the primary suspect, Dhaval Thakkar, who remains a fugitive. The tragedy was attributed to gross negligence, such as the absence of a fire safety No Objection Certificate, inadequate fire safety equipment, and a single exit in the gaming facility, which worsened the disaster’s impact. The case continues to draw public scrutiny due to the preventable nature of the incident and the significant loss of life.