Try GOLD - Free
Elderly couple killed in Safdarjung Enclave fire
Hindustan Times Noida
|December 19, 2024
An elderly couple died after a fire broke out at their flat in Safdarjung Enclave, south Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday, police officers and fire officials said.
NEW DELHI:
The deceased were identified as Govind Ram Nagpal, 80, and his wife Sheela Nagpal, 78. Deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Surendra Choudhary said the couple lived alone in the second floor flat - their daughter lives with her family in Paschim Vihar in west Delhi, while their son lives in the US.
Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials said they suspect that the fire broke out in the kitchen or hall due to an electric fault or short circuit in an appliance, but the exact cause of the blaze is yet to be confirmed.
Giving details, DFS officials said the blaze broke out at around 5.40am, but neighbours noticed smoke emerging from the house only 15-20 minutes later and called the fire services at 5.57 am. "Three fire tenders were rushed to the site within 10 minutes. The fire was majorly in domestic articles and two bodies were found," DFS chief Atul Garg said.
This story is from the December 19, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Noida.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Hindustan Times Noida
Hindustan Times Noida
Next chapter of India-UK partnership in science
The partnership in science and technology is strong and can now pivot to take on new responsibilities for sustainable development of the two countries
3 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
Sai and the fight for a spot in the playing XI
There are many who after watching India decimate West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad wondered whether this series had any real value for the players or the spectators. To be fair, it isn't much of a challenge for the established professionals but there is always the idea of good form that every player chases.
3 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
DELHI HC QUASHES PLEA TO BAR PRASAR BHARATI FROM CALLING BCCI TEAM 'INDIA'
The Delhi HC dismissed a petition seeking to bar government-funded broadcaster Prasar Bharati, which operates Doordarshan and All India Radio, from referring to BCCI's team as \"Team India\" or the \"Indian National Team.
1 min
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
EU’s biometric checks: What non-EU citizens need to know
LONDON: How all non-European Union (EU) citizens, including British visitors, travel to and from the bloc will start to change from Sunday when its long-delayed new biometric entry-check system starts operations.
2 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
The new great game in Af-Pak
The Moscow Format statement shines light on the emerging power relations in the region
2 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
Asian Cup qualifiers: India eye CAFA Cup repeat in Singapore
India resume their quest to qualify for an unprecedented third successive Asian Cup finals in Singapore on Thursday.
2 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
Lord's Mark secures US FDA registration, boosting Indian healthcare manufacturing
Lord's Mark Industries Limited has received US FDA registration for its range of surgical consumables, orthopaedic supports, and hygiene products, marking a major milestone in its global expansion and reinforcing India's position in the international healthcare supply chain.
2 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
Centre seeks time to frame cracker policy
{ PLEA AGAINST BAN ACROSS NCR } SC TO TAKE UP MATTER ON FRIDAY
2 mins
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
Sergio Gor confirmed as US envoy to India
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India and Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia.
1 min
October 09, 2025
Hindustan Times Noida
6 killed in firecracker unit blaze in Andhra
Atleast six people, including four women, died and eight others were injured in a major explosion in a firecracker unit in Andhra Pradesh’s B R Ambedkar Konaseema district on ‘Wednesday afternoon, police said.
1 min
October 09, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size