Four members of a family charred to death in house fire in Jajpur
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A devastating fire broke out at a house in Sekh Mahalla village under Nalipur Panchayat in Odisha's Jajpur district, claiming four lives, including two women and two children. The victims belonged to the same family. A gas cylinder explosion is suspected to have triggered the fire, while police are investigating the incident.
Jajpur, Nov 8: Four members of a family, including two women and two children, were burnt alive after a massive fire broke out at a house in Sekh Mahalla village under Nalipur Panchayat in Badachana block of Odisha's Jajpur district.
The tragic incident took place at the residence of Sheikh Nizamuddin, triggering widespread grief in the locality. According to preliminary information, the deceased belonged to the same family and included a mother, her daughter and two grandchildren.
As per preliminary reports, the deceased have been identified as Gulpasa Bibi, Roshni Begum, Tabassum Bibi and Arhan.
A 22-year-old man from Nizamuddin's family Sheikh Izzamuddin reportedly sustained minor injuries in the incident.
The tragic incident took place at the residence of Sheikh Nizamuddin, triggering widespread grief in the locality. According to preliminary information, the deceased belonged to the same family and included a mother, her daughter and two grandchildren.
As per preliminary reports, the deceased have been identified as Gulpasa Bibi, Roshni Begum, Tabassum Bibi and Arhan.
A 22-year-old man from Nizamuddin's family Sheikh Izzamuddin reportedly sustained minor injuries in the incident.
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As per reports, a gas cylinder explosion is suspected to have triggered the fire. However, the exact cause of the blaze is yet to be officially established.
After receiving information about the incident, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and managed to bring the flames under control after considerable efforts.
Meanwhile, personnel from Balichandrapur Police Station reached the location and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the devastating fire.
The bodies of the deceased were shifted to the Badachana Community Health Centre by Balichandrapur Police.
Badachana MLA Amar Kumar Nayak also visited the health centre following the incident. Badachana Block Development Officer (BDO), along with officials from Badachana and Balichandrapur police stations, were present at the health centre.
After receiving information about the incident, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and managed to bring the flames under control after considerable efforts.
Meanwhile, personnel from Balichandrapur Police Station reached the location and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the devastating fire.
The bodies of the deceased were shifted to the Badachana Community Health Centre by Balichandrapur Police.
Badachana MLA Amar Kumar Nayak also visited the health centre following the incident. Badachana Block Development Officer (BDO), along with officials from Badachana and Balichandrapur police stations, were present at the health centre.
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