Mumbai Police today lauded Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for going out of the way to monitor post-fire operation at Girgaum Chowpatty here last night.
"As per security drill, Joint CP Law and Order requested CM to leave Chowpaty, the fire incident venue.
"CM sir declined and said 'would like to stay till everyone is evacuated'", a tweet by Mumbai Police said.
"Mumbai Police salutes Hon'ble CM," the police tweeted.
Incidentally, Fadnavis also handles the Home portfolio.
Actor Aamir Khan also appreciated Fadnavis for staying at the venue to supervise operations.
"The CM stayed till the end to oversee the evacuation. Excellent disaster management," the 50-year-old actor tweeted.
Meanwhile, BMC commissioner Ajoy Mehta today visited Chowpatty and inspected the site of the fire.
Last night, a massive fire engulfed the stage at a cultural event held at Girgaum Chowpatty sea front here where a string of film celebrities and political leaders were present as part of the high-profile 'Make in India' investment meet but there were no casualties.
