Two cooks died in a short-circuit fire at a Dattagalli restobar on Monday afternoon. Both Times of India and The Hindu confirm the location, date, cause, and identities of the deceased while differing on injury counts and exact timing.
“Two killed, five others injured in fire at restobar in Mysuru”
Read at The Hindu →No center sources covered this
“2 killed, 4 injured after fire breaks out at Mysuru restaurant”
Read at Times of India →The deaths of migrant cooks highlight exploitation and safety gaps affecting low-wage hospitality workers.
“Systemic regulatory failures and profit motives endanger vulnerable staff”
The incident shows the need for stricter enforcement of existing building and electrical codes.
“Owner accountability and consistent local oversight prevent lapses”
Property owners hold direct responsibility for premises safety without added state mandates.
“Market discipline and civil liability address risks better than regulation”
All views assume systemic causes despite thin evidence and ignore reporting contradictions on injuries and timing.
“The event may be a simple accident without broader institutional lessons”
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