4 of family charred to death in Jhansi

Jhansi, October 15

Four members of a family were charred to death when a fire broke out in their home in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident took place in Sipri Bazaar area in Jhansi district.

The deceased were one Jagdish, wife Kumudbala, an elderly woman Rajni and a minor girl. One person has been seriously injured and admitted to hospital.

Four other members of the family, who were sleeping on the roof, were rescued by neighbours.

DIG Subhash Singh Baghel said fire officials were also investigating the possible cause of the fire because some neighbours had pointed towards a conspiracy.

According to reports, the fire occurred at 1.30 am on Tuesday. IANS