7 killed in Indore residential building fire
At least seven people have died after a massive fire broke out in a three-storey residential building in Madhya Pradesh's Indore due to gas cylinder explosions, an official said.
At least seven people have died after a massive fire broke out in a three-storey residential building in Madhya Pradesh's Indore due to gas cylinder explosions, an official said.
The latest fatality was identified as Algu Choudhary (70), who was admitted to Aurobindo Hospital on January 9 after suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea. He later developed respiratory complications and passed away during treatment.
The latest fatality has been identified as Anita Kushwah (65), who had been undergoing treatment for over a month at Bombay Hospital, where she was on ventilator support.
The unofficial reported death toll has now reached 28.
Rahul Gandhi today met families affected by water contamination tragedy in Indore. He slammed the BJP-run Madhya Pradesh as well as Central governments for the deaths.
The death toll in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, where a large number of people fell ill over the last few days, allegedly after drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city, has risen to eight.
The incident came to light in the Bhagirathpura area, where several residents complained of vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration after consuming contaminated water.
The incident in Indore, where two Australian women cricketers were allegedly harassed and molested while walking to a café, is a disturbing reminder of how women’s safety remains fragile even in environments presumed secure.
In an official statement issued on Saturday, MPCA Honorary Secretary Sudhir Asnani said, “In this unfortunate incident, it shall be examined whether the players had sought security cover for their movement outside the hotel, or whether the movement occurred in the absence of any such request.”
The Australian women’s team is in Indore for Saturday’s crucial group-stage clash against South Africa that will determine the top spot on the points table as the tournament moves toward the semifinals.
