Couple burnt alive as room catches fire in Bahadurgarh

A couple was burnt alive after a fire broke out in their room at Chhotu Ram Nagar locality of Bahadurgarh town. The deceased have been identified as Sintu Kumar (29), a vegetable seller, and his wife Nisha Devi.

Three children of Sintu’s elder brother Parmod also got unconscious due to suffocation in the incident. They have been admitted to a private hospital in the town, where their condition is stated to be critical. Sintu’s father Pago Parsad also suffered minor burn injuries.

The incident took place around 1 am when Parsad’s elder son Parmod and his wife Seema were sleeping in a room on the upper storey of the house. His younger son Sintu and his wife were in a room on the ground floor and Parsad, along with his three grandchildren were sleeping in the adjoining room.

“Suddenly, I woke up and noticed the smoke in my room. I tried to open the door but could not succeed. I managed to come out of a window and informed the neighbours,” said Parsad.

He said that some neighbours came to rescue his son and daughter-in law, but it was too late by then.

Sushil, a neighbour, said they managed to douse the fire with the help of water. “Nisha had died by then while Sintu was alive, but his condition was very critical. He was rushed to a private hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Later, the police reached the spot and sent Nisha’s body to hospital,” he added.

Meanwhile, Anita, mother of Nisha, has filed a complaint with the police against Parmod and his wife Seema alleging that they might be involved in the case as they used to harass Nisha over dowry. The police are investigating the case.