Bangalore: Breaking News! The prime accused in the Carlton Towers fire mishap, Anurag Jain, Sanjeev Madan and TG Mandanna surrendered at the Jeevanbhimanagar police station after 17 days and later released on bail.

 

The accused were given anticipatory bail on March 8. They were identified as Carlton Towers owner Anurag Jain (55), Carlton Towers Owners’ Association joint secretary Sanjeev Madan (58) and Treasurer TG Mandanna (45).

 

The three accused were charged under Sections 304, 304 (a) and 338. The police interrogated them before releasing on bail. They had to furnish a bail bond of Rs 50,000 each, and two solvent sureties.

 

At least 9 people were killed and 50 others injured, when a fire broke out at the Carlton Towers in Bangalore on February 23. Most people died of choking in smoke or from injuries suffered from panic jumping.