Overview
- Officials recovered six bodies from a house in Talangna village, Nauradhar area of Sirmaur district, after a late-night blaze on Wednesday.
- Authorities say the victims had gathered for Boda Tyohar, and the deceased include the house owner’s daughter and son-in-law.
- Sangrah SDM Sunil Kayath said initial findings suggest the fire started in the home’s chula, a traditional cooking hearth.
- Rescue was hampered by the village’s lack of road connectivity, and two victims were from Rajgarh in Sirmaur while four were from Nerva in Shimla.
- State Congress president Vinay Kumar expressed condolences and directed immediate relief for the families as officials continue inquiries.