# BMC seals Bhopal IB library basement over fire safety lapses 2026-08-07T23:46:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sealed the basement of IB Library in MP Nagar after a surprise inspection found inadequate fire safety arrangements. Acting on BMC Commissioner Sanskriti Jain's orders, a joint team of fire brigade and district officials inspected coaching centres and institutions in the area on Friday. Notices were issued to seven other institutions, including HDFC Bank, NEET Mentor Classes and Mahatma Gandhi Institute, directing them to install smoke detectors, fire alarms, hydrant systems and extinguishers within two days. BMC said it will continue checks to enforce compliance. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: Bhopal, BMC, coaching centres, fire safety, IB Library basement seal action, inspections Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bmc-seals-bhopal-ib-library-basement-over-fire-safety-lapses/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bmc-seals-bhopal-ib-library-basement-over-fire-safety-lapses/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.