Tragedy Strikes: Showroom Owner Dies in Indore Fire

Pravesh Agarwal, showroom owner and local Congress politician, died from suffocation after a fire broke out in his Indore building. His minor daughter was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The blaze started from an eternal lamp in Agarwal's penthouse, highlighting safety concerns in mixed-use buildings.

A tragic incident unfolded in Indore when Pravesh Agarwal, a major automobile showroom owner and local Congress politician, died due to suffocation after a fire in his building.

The fire erupted at approximately 5 a.m. in the Lasudia police area. Agarwal's minor daughter was hospitalized after inhaling smoke.

The accident reportedly originated from an eternal lamp in their penthouse, stressing the need for improved safety measures in mixed-use buildings. Other family members survived the incident. The tragedy has prompted expressions of grief from Congress leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)