Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy, which occurred on June 13, 1997, in Green Park, Delhi, during a screening of Border, claimed 59 lives and injured over 100 due to asphyxiation and a subsequent stampede. The Uphaar fire remains a stark reminder of fire safety lapses, regulatory failures, and administrative indifference. Even decades later, the battle for justice continues. The Uphaar fire tragedy of July 13, 1997, stands as one of the deadliest fire disasters in India, claiming 59 lives and injuring over 100 patrons. The fire broke out at Uphaar Cinema in Green Park, New Delhi, during the screening of the movie Border. The Uphaar tragedy was a devastating fire incident that took place on June 13, 1997, at the Uphaar Cinema in Green Park, Delhi, India. The fire claimed the lives of 59 people and injured over a ...
