In Delhi’s Gokulpuri region, seven people were burnt, after a massive fire broke out during the early hours of the 12th of March.

According to sources,  approximately 13 fire extinguishers doused the fire in the early hours, 4:00 A.M., on the 12th of March.  Besides seven people killed, the fire burnt down 60 huts in shanties.  The reason behind the fire is yet to be known.

Mr. Devesh Kumar,  the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) said, “At 1 am there was a fire incident in Gokalpuri PS area. Immediately teams reached the spot with all rescue equipment.  We also contacted the fire department that responded very well.  We could douse the fire by around 4 am.”

Meanwhile, the Delhi Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal expressed grief over the incident and said, “Heard the sad news early in the morning.  I will go to the spot and meet the affected people personally.”

This is a developing story, more details awaited.

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