Security guard dies heroically in Mumbai building fire

A fire in the Takshashila building in Mumbai's Vidyavihar area has tragically claimed the life of a security guard. Uday Gangan, 52, died while attempting to put out the flames. He is survived by his wife, Ujwala, and their two sons. The fire broke out around 4:20 a.m. on the second floor. The cause is still under investigation. A fire officer reported that Gangan used a fire extinguisher to try and combat the blaze but became trapped in the flames. He suffered severe burns and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Uday's son, Prasad, shared details about his father's efforts during the emergency. He said Uday had gone to the second floor with the security supervisor, Sabhajit Yadav, who sustained minor injuries but is in stable condition. Residents of the building collaborated to alert each other after a fire was noticed from Flat 201. One resident, Jitendra Jain, rushed to inform others but unintentionally allowed the fire to spread to his home. Thankfully, residents were able to escape to their balconies while awaiting help from the fire brigade. The firefighters arrived quickly, managing to rescue 15 to 20 people from various floors of the building. The incident, which primarily affected Flat 201, was under control by 8:44 a.m. Uday had been working at the building for about eight years and regularly worked night shifts. Residents, including building secretary Abhay Gokani, expressed their intent to support Uday's family during this difficult time.