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Deadly Fumes: Angithi Claims Life of Young Girl in Bilaspur
8 Jan
Summary
- An 11-year-old girl died from suffocation while four family members were unconscious.
- The family used a coal brazier (angithi) inside their closed room for warmth.
- The family were laborers from Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, living in Bilaspur.
Tragedy struck in Bilaspur on Tuesday when an 11-year-old girl succumbed to suffocation. She had been sleeping in a room with her family, who were using a burning coal brazier, known as an angithi, to combat the cold. The decision proved fatal as toxic fumes accumulated in the confined space.
Four other members of the family, including the girl's parents and siblings, were found unconscious. They were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have confirmed their condition to be stable, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the devastating loss.
The family, originally from Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, had been working as laborers in Bilaspur for the past eight years. Investigations are ongoing, and an autopsy is being conducted to confirm the exact cause of death. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with indoor heating methods in poorly ventilated areas.
