Tragic Fire Incident Claims Elderly Woman's Life in Sohna Grain Market

An elderly woman named Kasturi lost her life following a fire that broke out at her tea shop in Sohna grain market early on Saturday. The fire was accompanied by a cylinder explosion, causing severe damage. Emergency services responded quickly, but the woman succumbed to her injuries.

An elderly woman named Kasturi died after a fire erupted in her tea shop located in Sohna grain market early Saturday, police reported.

Emergency services, including police and fire brigade teams, rushed to the scene following the alert. Despite intense efforts, the fire brigade could only bring the blaze under control with much difficulty. The woman's body, discovered inside the establishment, was sent for a postmortem examination, authorities confirmed.

The incident occurred around 2 am, causing a significant explosion due to a cylinder blast. Hearing the loud noise, nearby residents rushed to the scene and alerted the police. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials added.

(With inputs from agencies.)