Archive · 24 May 2025
Parents Demand Fast-Track Court for Takshashila Arcade Fire Case
A fire at Takshashila Arcade in Surat killed 22 children.
Their parents gathered at a memorial to remember them.
They are asking the court to speed up the case so the people responsible are held accountable.
Many people were arrested, including building owners and officials, but they are out on bail.
The fire spread fast because of materials like car tires.
The parents want the case to move quicker because it's been years, and they want justice for their children.
Parents of victims held a prayer meet at the Takshashila Arcade fire memorial.
The parents are demanding the court case be run in a fast-track court.
14 accused persons have been arrested and are out on bail.
The fire started due to an AC spark, spreading quickly due to flammable materials.
The case is moving slowly, with some 15 witnesses yet to be examined.
- Who
- Parents of the victims, along with other citizens, and the accused in the Takshashila Arcade fire.
- What
- Parents and citizens held a prayer meet and are demanding the fast-tracking of the Takshashila Arcade fire case.
- When
- The event took place on May 24, 2019. The article was released recently, six years after the tragedy.
- Where
- Memorial in front of the Takshashila Arcade building in Surat, India.
- Why
- Parents want justice and a faster resolution to the court case.
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Parents want a speedy resolution of the case.
- Incident
- Takshashila Arcade fire
- Victims
- 22 young children
- Location
- Surat, India
- Accused Arrested
- 14 persons
- Accused Details
- Govt. officers, builders, coaching class owner
- Court Case Status
- Hearings are yet to end, after six years.
- Key Demand
- Fast-track the court case