What happened to Pravesh Agrawal, the Congress leader in Indore?

Pravesh Agrawal, a prominent Congress leader and owner of a Mahindra showroom in Indore, died due to asphyxiation after a massive fire broke out in his penthouse on October 21st, 2025.

How did the fire start at Pravesh Agrawal's penthouse in Indore?

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have started in the temple area of Agrawal's penthouse, where an 'akhand jyot' had been burning, and the flames then spread to an adjoining storeroom.

Who else was affected by the fire at Pravesh Agrawal's home in Indore?

Agrawal's wife, Shweta, and their younger daughter were admitted to the hospital for treatment after the fire, while Agrawal and his elder daughter, Saumya, were found unconscious due to smoke inhalation.

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Prominent Congress Leader Dies in Indore Penthouse Fire

23 Oct

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Congress leader Pravesh Agrawal dies in penthouse fire
Agrawal's wife and younger daughter hospitalized
Fire suspected to have started in temple area of home

Prominent Congress Leader Dies in Indore Penthouse Fire

In a tragic incident, Pravesh Agrawal, a prominent Congress leader and owner of a Mahindra showroom in Indore's Lasudia area, passed away on October 21st, 2025, due to asphyxiation after a massive fire broke out in his penthouse. Agrawal's wife, Shweta, and their younger daughter were admitted to the hospital for treatment.

The fire started around 5 am when the family, including Agrawal, his wife, and their two daughters, were asleep. Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze may have originated in the temple area of the house, where an 'akhand jyot' had been burning. The flames are believed to have spread from the temple to an adjoining storeroom.

Shweta and her younger daughter managed to escape the fire and alerted the security guard downstairs. Fire and police teams soon arrived at the scene and rescued Agrawal and his elder daughter, Saumya, who were found unconscious due to smoke inhalation. Despite receiving CPR and being rushed to a nearby hospital, Pravesh could not be saved. The bedroom and furniture were completely destroyed in the blaze.