Anaj Mandi fire: Fireman saves 11 people trapped in building

Anaj Mandi fire: Fireman saves 11 people trapped in building
Visual from Anaj Mandi (Photo/ANI)
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One of the first firemen to enter the blazing building in Anaj Mandi area, Delhi Fire Service personnel Rajesh Shukla saved 11 people from the inferno on Sunday. Shukla injured his legs in the rescue operation and is recuperating in LNJP Hospital.

Delhi Home Minister Satyendra Jain met Shukla at the hospital. "Fireman Rajesh Shukla is a real hero. He was the first fireman to entered the fire spot and he saved around 11 lives. He did his job till the end despite of his bone injuries. Salute to this brave hero (sic)," Jain tweeted.

A massive fire ripped through a factory in Anaj Mandi area of north Delhi on Sunday morning, leaving 43 laborers dead and many others injured, police said.

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