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AC Blast Kills Ex-CCI Chief in Delhi Home
29 May
Summary
- Former CCI Chairman Dhanendra Kumar died in a house fire.
- The fire reportedly started from a suspected AC blast.
- Five people were inside the Delhi residence during the incident.
A devastating fire claimed the life of Dhanendra Kumar, the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), at his residence in Delhi's Hauz Khas area. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday evening, is suspected to have originated from an air conditioning unit blast.
Emergency services were alerted around 11:18 pm and quickly responded to the scene. Firefighters and police teams worked to rescue those inside the burning house. Kumar's son suffered injuries during the incident and is currently undergoing treatment.
Authorities confirmed that five people, comprising family members and domestic help, were present in the home when the fire broke out. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with preliminary reports pointing to an AC malfunction.
