A devastating fire in a four-story building in Rohini, Delhi, has claimed the lives of four people. Among those lost is 62-year-old Dilip Singh, whose final moments are still vividly remembered by his family.
The brief, 43-second phone call Dilip Singh made to his son, Dharmendra Singh, just before his death, remains etched in their memories.
The Father’s Last Words in the Fire
Dharmendra Singh recounted that on Tuesday evening at 7:40 PM, he received a call from his father, Dilip Singh, who said, “Son, I don’t think I can survive, I’m suffocating.” Initially, Dharmendra believed it was a minor fire and advised his father to evacuate. However, he quickly realized the situation was critical.
Dilip Singh, 62, had resided on the fourth floor of the building for the past seven years and worked as a supervisor at a tissue paper factory. At the time of the fire, he was the only one present in the building, as the other workers had already left. His family resides in Uttam Nagar, where his wife, daughter (33 years old), and son (29 years old) live.
If Safety Measures Were in Place, Dad Would Have Survived
Dharmendra Singh blamed the factory and building owners for the tragedy. He stated that the four-story building lacked any fire alarms, fire extinguishers, or emergency exits. The entire structure was described as a deadly trap. He explained that his father’s age prevented him from quickly descending the stairs. When Dilip Singh uttered, “I’m suffocating…,” Dharmendra panicked and abruptly ended the call. He immediately contacted a factory employee for assistance, but it was too late.
Dharmendra Singh sadly concludes, “My father is gone, and he will never return.” According to police reports, four people died in the fire, and three were injured. Identification of the deceased will be confirmed through DNA testing before they are handed over to their families. Dharmendra Singh firmly believes that his father is among the deceased.
He has appealed to the authorities to take strict action against those responsible for this negligence. This incident highlights the alarming lack of fire safety measures in factories and workspaces.
