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15 Min for Pizza - 5 Hours for Fire Engine: Sidhu
By: Tupaki Desk | 24 Jun 2017 12:51 PM GMT
Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu made interesting comments on the available infrastructure in Fire Department. 'Now-a-days, Pizza is delivered within 15 minutes. But, It takes more than 5 hours for fire brigade to reach the spot,' he commented.
The Former Cricketer pointed out only 150 fire fighting vehicles are in Punjab though 550 such vehicles are required. He added, 'Out of 150, 100 vehicles are outdated. So, The official count of available vehicles is just 50'.
Sidhu promised to establish Fire Directorate to change the situation with the Rs 45 crore allotted by the State Government. On this occasion, He slammed the previous SAD-BJP Government for ignoring Fire Department completely. He accused the previous government for using only Rs 17 crore out of Rs 90 crore sanctioned by centre for procuring fire-fighting vehicles.
On June 11th, About 28 people were injured in the fire accident at a godown in Sunam. Fire Engine has to be brought from Sangrur district which is 25 kms away from the place of accident.
The Former Cricketer pointed out only 150 fire fighting vehicles are in Punjab though 550 such vehicles are required. He added, 'Out of 150, 100 vehicles are outdated. So, The official count of available vehicles is just 50'.
Sidhu promised to establish Fire Directorate to change the situation with the Rs 45 crore allotted by the State Government. On this occasion, He slammed the previous SAD-BJP Government for ignoring Fire Department completely. He accused the previous government for using only Rs 17 crore out of Rs 90 crore sanctioned by centre for procuring fire-fighting vehicles.
On June 11th, About 28 people were injured in the fire accident at a godown in Sunam. Fire Engine has to be brought from Sangrur district which is 25 kms away from the place of accident.
