‘Stayed for another shift to earn more’: Kin of Delhi shoe factory fire victims

The loss of four lives in a shoe factory fire has left families in mourning across Delhi's Mangolpuri. Gayatri, whose husband Harihar was among the dead, expressed her grief while holding her children close. Harihar, a 40-year-old worker, had worked at the factory for over two decades, often taking double shifts during festivals to provide extra income for his family.

Ashok, a 25-year-old from Bihar, worked in the factory for 14 to 15 years and earned around Rs 16,000 a month. His family was left devastated when he died protecting his wife and daughter. Lal Babu Chauhan, a 38-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, had worked at the factory for 15 years and was the sole breadwinner for his family. He was found dead in the factory, having stayed for an extra shift to help his family earn more money before the festival.