Tragic Fire at Delhi Dye Factory Claims Life

A fire in a dye manufacturing factory in Okhla Industrial Area, Delhi, claimed the life of a 35-year-old man, Abnesh. The fire was sparked by an electric wire, leading to severe burns. The factory owner and manager face charges of negligence causing death under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

A tragic fire broke out at a dye manufacturing factory in the Okhla Industrial Area, Delhi, on Thursday morning, leading to the death of a 35-year-old man named Abnesh, authorities confirmed.

Initial reports had mistaken the establishment for a courier company; however, investigations clarified its function as a hair dye production site. The fire began at 11.38 am, with tragic consequences for Abnesh, who suffered 90 percent burn injuries and succumbed to them, according to a police statement.

The incident, reportedly triggered by an electrical wire spark on the factory's second floor, has led to charges against the owner, Athar Aftab, and a manager under sections related to negligence in conduct, fire, and machinery. The Delhi Fire Services reported that ten fire tenders were deployed, managing to control the blaze by 1.50 pm.

(With inputs from agencies.)