Resto-bar tragedy in Dattagalli; two dead, many undergoing treatment

Mysuru (Karnataka): Two people died of burns and several others were injured after a massive fire broke out at a resto-pub in the Dattagalli area of ??Mysuru, Karnataka, on Monday. Upon receiving news of the incident, multiple fire tenders rushed to the scene and succeeded in bringing the fire under control.
The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Shaheen from Darjeeling and 24-year-old Prakash from Nepal. Those injured in the blaze include customers as well as the owner of the resto-pub; they are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
According to preliminary information, the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, though possibilities such as a technical glitch or an electrical short circuit are being investigated. The police and the fire department have launched a joint inquiry, and safety measures in the area have been stepped up.
The incident has caused a stir in the locality, with local residents expressing concern regarding fire safety arrangements at public venues.