Twelve people die in two separate fire incidents in Madhya Pradesh
The fatal fires occurred in Seoni and Katni districts the day after Diwali celebrations.
At least 12 members of two families died in separate fires in the Seoni and Katni districts of Madhya Pradesh on Monday, according to the Times of India.
In Chhapara town of Seoni district, a fire broke out between 4 am and 4.30 am at a three-storey house belonging to a goldsmith, sub-divisional officer of police Apoorva Bhalavi said.
Six people died and four others were injured in the Mahavir Ward residence of Kundan Lal Soni. The deceased have been identified as Kundan Lal Soni, 75, his wife Rajkumari, 65, Ritu, 42, Smriti, 40, Surya, 45, and Aditya, 16.
A second fire occurred around midnight in Barhi town, Katni district, where a crockery shop was located in a three-storey building.
Six family members, including a two-month-old infant, died in the Katni blaze. The deceased were identified as shop owner Puran Agarwal, 77, his wife Chandrakala, 74, daughter-in-law Poonam, granddaughters Arya, 14, and Anvi, 6, and an infant.
Officials stated that the causes of both fires were not immediately known.