In Andhra Pradesh, seven persons including four children were burnt alive in a fire accident near Hyderabad this afternoon. More than hundred huts were gutted in the incident at Gundla Pochampalli in Ranga Reddy district. Police are suspecting that a gas cylinder exploded causing the fire. About 10 fire tenders from Hyderabad were rushed to douse the fire. Relief measures are underway. Most of the residents of the area are construction workers came from neighbouring districts and also from Orissa and Bihar states.Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy expressed shock and directed the district collector to provide all possible relief to the families of victims. He also ordered an enquiry into the incident.Home Minister Sabita Indra Reddy has visited the spot and assured that the Government will extend all help to the affected families.
News On AIR | February 18, 2012 7:49 PM
Andhra: 5 persons burnt alive in fire accident