hyderabad
Protest erupts at Gandhi Hospital after recovery of boat fire victim’s body from Hussain Sagar
A 21-year-old B-Tech student, Ajay, who went missing after a boat fire on Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, was found dead on January 28, 2025, after a 45-hour search. The fire occurred during a fireworks display on January 26, when a firecracker went off course and ignited the fireworks on a boat, causing extensive damage and injuries. Ajay was on the boat with friends but was not found after the fire. The death toll from the incident rose to two, with a 22-year-old firecracker operator succumbing to his injuries earlier that day. Ajay's mother last spoke to him around 8:30 pm on January 26, and his friends reported him missing after midnight when his phone was off. Authorities suspected that Ajay may have jumped into the lake to escape the fire. An FIR has been filed regarding the incident, which occurred during a program organized by the Bharat Mata Foundation. Several people were injured in the fire, and emergency responders assisted with rescue operations.02:07 AM Jan 29, 2025 IST