An elderly man, resident of sector-11, died of suffocation caused due to fire that broke out late in the night of 13-14 Nov in his house.

However, no police case is registered by the victim’s family as it is considered an accident. According to sources, the incident took place when the family was out for Diwali celebration while the elderly man was alone in the house.

Smoke coming out from the house alerted the neighbors who informed family members about the mishap. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon admission.

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