How did the mason die in the Naurangpur temple fire?

The mason died from suffocation caused by thick smoke from a fire in his room.

What caused the fire at the temple in Gurgaon?

Preliminary investigations suggest a spark from smoking may have ignited bedding in the mason's room.

Who was the victim of the Gurgaon temple fire?

The victim was Rajesh Khanna, a 49-year-old mason from Uttar Pradesh who lived and worked at the temple.

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Suffocation Claims Mason's Life in Temple Blaze

6 Jan

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Summary

A 49-year-old mason died from suffocation due to a temple fire.
The fire reportedly started from bedding inside the room.
Police suspect a smoking-related spark caused the incident.

Suffocation Claims Mason's Life in Temple Blaze

A tragic incident unfolded in Naurangpur village, Gurgaon, where a 49-year-old mason, Rajesh Khanna, died from suffocation following a fire in his room at a local temple. The fire, which broke out on Sunday afternoon, is suspected to have started from bedding materials like a quilt and mattress.

Khanna, originally from Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, had been living and working in Gurgaon for the past two years. He resided in a small room on the temple premises where he worked as a mason. The intense smoke generated by the fire is believed to have been the cause of his death.

Police have ruled out foul play after recording statements from family members. The investigating officer indicated that while burn injuries were absent, a spark from smoking activities is the suspected ignition source. An autopsy was conducted on Monday, after which Khanna's body was handed over to his family.