While speaking to reporters, Brajesh Pathak became visibly emotional as he confirmed the loss of 14 students. Unable to control his emotions, he broke down in tears while expressing condolences to the bereaved families.
लखनऊ अग्निकांड पर प्रेस को ब्रीफ करते वक्त डिप्टी CM ब्रजेश पाठक रो पड़े !!@ashharasrarhttps://t.co/vr6p91xt3xpic.twitter.com/aCHnaumxw7
— Sachin Gupta (@Sachingupta) June 22, 2026
He said four injured students had been admitted to King George’s Medical University Trauma Centre, where they were receiving treatment. He assured families that providing the best possible medical care remained the government’s top priority.
#UP- लखनऊ अग्निकांड में सरकार के बड़े अफसर मौके पर पहुंच चुके है. इससे पहले डिप्टी सीएम ब्रजेश पाठक मौके पर पहुंचे थे. घायलों को ट्रामा सेंटर लाया जा रहा है. कई शवों को पोस्टमार्टम हाउस भेजा गया है. चारों ओर हाहाकार जैसे हालात है. #lucknow#lucknowfire#yogi#bjphttps://t.co/ITddsfFmNHpic.twitter.com/oPS71a1QMr
— Journalist Ravendra kumar (@Chhotukingoffi1) June 22, 2026
Toll rises to 15 in the massive fire tragedy which struck a commercial building running a coaching centre in Aliganj area of Lucknow today afternoon. Five persons were left injured @NewIndianXpress@TheMornStandard@santwana99pic.twitter.com/NQtYL0pr3A
— Namita_TNIE (@Namita_TNIE) June 22, 2026
Pathak also announced that a high-level inquiry had been ordered to determine how the fire started and whether any lapses contributed to the tragedy.