19 students killed in Surat building fire; PM Modi 'anguished'

In a shocking incident, a major fire broke out in a commercial building near the outskirts of the city this afternoon killing at least 17 people, mostly students.  The building houses a coaching center in the second floor where nearly 50 students were in attendance.

Fire engulfed the third and fourth floors of Taxshila Complex in Sarthana area, said an official at the Surat fire control room.