17 of family killed in building fire near Hyderabad's Charminar; 8 were children
17 of family killed in building fire near Hyderabad's Charminar; 8 were children
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In a devastating incident early Saturday morning, a massive fire broke out near Gulzar House in Hyderabad's Old City, not far from the iconic Charminar. The blaze claimed the lives of 17 individuals, including eight children, all reportedly from the same extended family.
Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar confirmed the tragic loss, stating that the deceased included elderly members, young adults, and infants. The victims have been identified as Prahlad (70), Munni (70), Rajendar (65), Sumitra (60), Abhishek (31), Sheetal (35), Varsha (35), Pankaj (36), Rajjini (32), Hamye (7), Priyans (4), Iraaj (2), Arushi (3), Rishabh (4), Pratham (1), Anuyan (3), and Iddu (4).
Authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the cause of the fire. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the intensity of the blaze made rescue efforts challenging. Further updates are awaited as officials continue their probe into the tragedy.
