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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 Delhi Fire Services received a distress call at 2:22 am on Tuesday and dispatched three fire tenders to the scene.
The deceased have been identified while the injured person is undergoing treatment. (Representative file photo)

Overview

  • 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.