Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Family in Delhi's Budh Vihar Area
Locked door, roof collapse trap family as Delhi fire kills couple, toddler
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A devastating fire in Budh Vihar, northwest Delhi, resulted in the deaths of a couple and their two-year-old daughter. The family was trapped due to a locked door and a roof collapse. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which spread rapidly through the highly combustible materials of the shanties.
- 01A couple and their toddler died in a fire in Budh Vihar, Delhi.
- 02The family was trapped due to a locked door and collapsing roof.
- 03Five other residents escaped the fire.
- 04The fire spread quickly due to flammable materials in the shanties.
- 05Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
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In the early hours of April 15, a tragic fire engulfed a cluster of shanties in Budh Vihar, northwest Delhi, leading to the deaths of Mosibur Dastagir (23), his wife Monara Sekh (19), and their two-year-old daughter. The fire broke out around 12:45 am, with witnesses reporting that it spread rapidly due to the highly combustible materials, including tarpaulin and scrap items. Although five residents managed to escape, the couple and their child were trapped inside. Neighbors recounted how the family was hindered by a locked door and a collapsing roof. Visuals from the scene showed extensive damage, with charred remains and household items scattered across the site. While locals expressed suspicions about the fire being set intentionally due to past disputes, police have stated that the cause remains under investigation. A case has been registered at the Budh Vihar police station as inquiries continue.
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This tragic incident highlights the dangers of living in temporary structures with inadequate safety measures, raising concerns about fire safety in similar communities.
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