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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Five killed in fire accident at plastic articles manufacturing unit in Bengaluru
Five people, including a family of four, were charred to death after a fire broke out at a plastic articles manufacturing unit in Nagarthapet in Bengaluru, police said. Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency Police have identified the victims as Madan Singh (38) and Sangeetha (33) and their two children Mithesh (7) and Vihaan (5) and neighbour Suresh Kumar (26). Madan Singh was a native of Rajasthan and had been renting the building for nearly 10 years. He ran a small manufacturing unit that made plastic kitchen items as well as mats and steel kitchen utensils. He was residing on the top floor of the building. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Speaking to reporters later in the day, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, Seemanth Kumar Singh said most likely an electric short circuit could have triggered the fire. The fire started on the ground floor and then spread to the second and third floors. The room on the third floor, where the bodies of the woman and the two children were found, was locked from outside, he said. Live Events A complaint has been filed by Gopal Singh, elder brother of Madan, at the Halasuru Gate Police Station. According to the complaint, building owners constructed the building illegally without obtaining safety clearances or proper permissions, and without making arrangements for adequate lighting, ventilation, or emergency exits. "They rented the premises for shops, godowns, and even for residential purposes without taking any precautionary measures, knowing well that in the event of fire or other accidents, there would be no means to escape," stated the complaint. A Fire Department official said they received the call at around 3.14 am. Eight vehicles were deployed and 55 firefighters and 21 officers were at the scene trying to control the fire, said the official. "It is a kind of godown with a lot of things stored inside, making it difficult to put out the fire," he added. The building is situated in a densely populated trading hub in the city. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and the rescue work is ongoing, officials said.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
One charred to death, three feared dead in fire at Bengaluru market
Bengaluru: One person was charred to death and three others were feared dead in Nagarthpet, located close to the busy K.R. Market in Bengaluru, on Saturday. The victims were residing in a house on the fourth floor of a commercial building. According to police, the fire erupted suddenly inside the residence and engulfed the entire house within minutes. The exact cause of the tragedy is yet to be ascertained. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the fire first broke out in a plastic mat shop and then spread to the entire floor. The deceased has been identified as Madan Singh from Rajasthan. His wife and two children, aged 8 and 5 years, are also feared dead. About 18 fire tenders have been deployed to extinguish the blaze. However, due to the narrow lanes, personnel and vehicles of the Fire and Emergency Services Department faced difficulties in reaching the spot. Three ambulances have also been rushed to the area. More details are awaited as rescue operations are still underway. Former MLA and local Congress leader R.V. Devaraju, who arrived at the spot, stated that it is suspected one person has died and three others are feared dead. An official statement in this regard is awaited from the Police Department. On Friday, a boy was killed and nine others were injured in an explosion in Bengaluru. The incident caused panic among residents and authorities, as people were busy with the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The deceased was identified as eight-year-old Mubarak. According to police, 12 others, including an eight-year-old girl, sustained injuries and have been admitted to various hospitals. Authorities suspect a gas cylinder blast, although locals claim the impact was much stronger than a typical LPG cylinder explosion. Police are continuing their investigation. On October 7, 2023, in a major tragic incident, at least 13 persons were burnt alive and four others were injured in the cracker shop cum godown fire incident that was reported from Attibele in Anekal Taluk on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Newly-wed 21-year-old dies in Ahmedabad plane crash before she could meet her husband in London
What was meant to be the beginning of a new life turned into an unimaginable tragedy for 25-year-old Khushboo Rajpurohit , whose dreams were crushed when the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner she was flying on crashed just moments after taking off from Ahmedabad. As reported by The Times of India, Khushboo was on her way to London to join her husband, a doctor based there, marking her first solo international trip after their wedding in January 2025. Khushboo, who worked in the IT sector, had been brimming with anticipation about starting her married life in a new country. She had meticulously planned every detail of this journey, hoping it would mark the beginning of a beautiful chapter with her partner. Just a day before the flight, she paid a visit to the revered Brahma Temple in Asotra, located in Rajasthan's Balotra district, to seek blessings for a safe passage. Accompanied by her father, Madan Singh Rajpurohit, and a cousin, she traveled to Ahmedabad with excitement and devotion in her heart. At the airport, Madan Singh clicked a final photo with his daughter—a cherished moment now frozen in time. He sent the image to family on WhatsApp, blessing her with heartfelt wishes for the journey ahead. Neither could have imagined that this farewell would be their last. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Business Sneaker Loved by CEOs and NFL Stars Wolf & Shepherd Shop Now Undo As Madan Singh was driving back home through Gujarat's Mehsana, he received the devastating news of the crash. Just hours after watching his daughter walk into the terminal, full of hope, he was forced to confront an unbearable reality. The loss has left their home village of Araba Kalyanpur in Balotra and her husband's family village of Kharabera in Jodhpur drowning in grief. Khushboo was known in both communities for her vibrant personality, her kindness, and a smile that could light up a room. What should have been a reunion filled with joy has turned into a story of shattered dreams. Families on both sides are struggling to cope with the sudden vacuum her absence has left. The ill-fated Air India flight AI171 took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm. Barely into its flight path, the aircraft issued a mayday call before plummeting into a government hospital hostel nearby. The jet exploded upon impact, resulting in massive destruction and chaos. By 11:30 pm that night, officials confirmed the recovery of 265 bodies from the wreckage. According to the Indian Medical Association, three medical students lost their lives in the disaster, while many others sustained serious injuries. Victims included citizens from India, Canada, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
