Tragic Fire Incident Claims Life of One-Year-Old in Delhi's Shahdara

A one-year-old boy died and his four-year-old sister was injured in a house fire in Shahdara, Delhi. The fire occurred while their mother was cooking. The boy succumbed to his injuries, while the girl is under treatment. Police have initiated an investigation with no foul play suspected so far.

A tragic incident unfolded in Delhi's Shahdara, where a one-year-old boy died and his four-year-old sister sustained injuries following a house fire. Local authorities reported the incident on Sunday.

The fire's discovery occurred on Saturday when Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital informed police about the admission of two children with severe burn injuries. Authorities promptly dispatched teams to the affected location as reported by Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police, Prashant Gautam.

Preliminary investigations have ruled out foul play. The children's mother, Nisha, explained that the fire began when she left briefly while cooking, leaving her children close to the gas stove. On her return, she found the bed ablaze. The girl remains under medical care, while the boy's body awaits further procedures. Investigations are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)