Three Labourers Killed in Delhi Tent Fire, Family Raises Questions

A fire in a makeshift tent in Anand Vihar claimed three lives, with survivors' accounts and circumstances prompting suspicions of foul play.

The fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a makeshift tent near Anand Vihar, killing three labourers from Uttar Pradesh—Jaggi, Shyam Singh, and Kanta Prasad.
Authorities suspect the fire was triggered by a diesel container placed on a cooler stand, with a gas cylinder explosion intensifying the blaze.
Nitin, the sole survivor, managed to escape, but his account of events has been questioned by the victims' family and neighbors.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against unknown persons and initiated an investigation, with multiple teams probing the incident.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each affected family and assured a thorough investigation.