A massive fire broke out at the multi-storey Brahmaputra Apartments on BD Marg in Delhi on Saturday. The building, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020, houses several Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs. The cause of the fire is not known yet.
The fire erupted in one of the upper floors of the complex, triggering panic among residents. Multiple fire engines rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control.
Located barely 200 meters from the Parliament, the Brahmaputra Apartments is one of the official residences allotted to Members of Parliament.
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale raised an alarm on social media platform X over unavailability of fire tenders at the spot, writing, “HUGE FIRE at Brahmaputra Apartments at BD Marg in Delhi. All residents are Rajya Sabha MPs. The building is 200 meters from Parliament. NO FIRE BRIGADE SINCE 30 mins. The fire is still burning & RISING. Fire engines are missing despite repeated calls. Have some shame Delhi Government."
