Couple and Toddler Killed in Fire Gutting Shanties in Northwest Delhi
A young couple and their two-year-old daughter were killed in a fire that destroyed a cluster of shanties in Budh Vihar, Northwest Delhi, in the early hours of April 15, 2026. Police received an emergency call around 12:45 AM regarding the blaze near Mange Ram Park. The fire spread rapidly due to inflammable scrap materials used in the construction of the temporary huts. While five individuals managed to escape, three victims were trapped inside a locked hut. The deceased were identified as Mosibur (23), his wife Monara (19), and their daughter. Neighbors reported that Mosibur had locked the door to prevent phone theft, a common concern in the area, which hindered their escape. A neighbor witnessed Mosibur attempting to open the lock and suggested he may have thrown his child out in a desperate attempt to save her. The fire was extinguished after two hours. Police have registered a case against unknown persons for negligence and are investigating the exact cause of the fire, though initial reports suggest it may have originated from the scrap materials.
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Couple and Toddler Killed in Fire Gutting Shanties in Northwest Delhi
A young couple and their two-year-old daughter were killed in a fire that destroyed a cluster of shanties in Budh Vihar, Northwest Delhi, in the early hours of April 15, 2026. Police received an emergency call around 12:45 AM regarding the blaze near Mange Ram Park. The fire spread rapidly due to inflammable scrap materials used in the construction of the temporary huts. While five individuals managed to escape, three victims were trapped inside a locked hut. The deceased were identified as Mosibur (23), his wife Monara (19), and their daughter. Neighbors reported that Mosibur had locked the door to prevent phone theft, a common concern in the area, which hindered their escape. A neighbor witnessed Mosibur attempting to open the lock and suggested he may have thrown his child out in a desperate attempt to save her. The fire was extinguished after two hours. Police have registered a case against unknown persons for negligence and are investigating the exact cause of the fire, though initial reports suggest it may have originated from the scrap materials.
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