Despite being aware of the possible threat to life and the dangerous conditions, the "corruption and fear of power" prevented neighbours from raising an alarm that could possibly have averted the #AnajMandiFire and saved lives.
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https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/dec/09/delhis-anaj-mandi-area-fire-threats-forced-neighbours-to-keep-mum-2073680.html
Delhi fire: 'Tried to raise alarm, but factory owners muted our voice,' say locals

The risk of disaster has always been lurking in these self-styled industrial areas with few inches thin wall separating houses, tiny passages and electric wires dangling right above a standing man.

Racing past smoke-filled corridors, the Delhi Fire Service personnel said he entered the building at least 12 times before his breathing apparatus exhausted.

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Meet the hero who emerged from the ashes: Rajesh Shukla from the Delhi Fire Service

Racing past smoke-filled corridors, the Delhi Fire Service personnel said he entered the building at least 12 times before his breathing apparatus exhausted.

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Metres on Ground Floor Intact, Says BSES | Power distribution company BYPL claimed that the fire at a factory in Anaj Mandi here appeared to have started in some "internal system" of the building.
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The owner of the factory where the fire broke out is absconding at the moment, the Delhi police said. "Investigation is underway and a search operation to nab the factory owner identified as Rehan, is on," they added.