A devastating overnight fire claimed the lives of an elderly husband and wife in the Kaharan locality of Sadabad town, situated in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, early on Thursday. The fire erupted abruptly while the couple was asleep inside the premises. Both individuals were completely alone in the house when the disaster unfolded, leaving them no chance to escape.
Midnight Inferno Traps Sleeping Victims Behind Closed Doors
The fatal incident took place past midnight at around 1:30 AM. Officials identified the deceased as 70-year-old Shahzad Beg and his 65-year-old wife, Salma Beg. Upon noticing heavy flames and thick plumes of smoke emerging from the dwelling, alerted neighbors immediately reached out to Shahzad's brother, Qasim Beg. Residents rushed toward the entrance and repeatedly banged on the door in a desperate attempt to alert the sleeping occupants, but received no response from within.
Firefighters Extinguish Flames to Discover Severely Charred Bodies
Witnessing the rapid spread of the fire, nearby residents initially attempted to tackle the blaze using available water buckets before emergency services arrived. The local fire department responded quickly upon receiving the distress call, dispatching crews to douse the flames. Firefighters battled hard to bring the inferno under control. Once the flames were completely extinguished and rescue teams entered the structure, they discovered the badly charred remains of the couple inside.
SDRF Team Deployed From Vrindavan as Police Launch Investigation
Given the scale of the emergency, a 10-member State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) squad was deployed from Vrindavan in the neighboring district of Mathura to support local operations. SDRF team in-charge Rajat Kumar confirmed that their unit responded following a dispatch alert from the control room, though local fire personnel had successfully extinguished the fire prior to their arrival. Dr. Neeraj Sharma, the in-charge at Sadabad Community Health Centre, stated that both bodies have been transported for post-mortem examinations. Circle Officer for Sadabad, Yogendra Krishna Narayan, noted that formal investigative procedures are currently underway to establish the exact trigger behind the blaze.
Parallel Commercial Fire in Sector 126, Noida Left One Dead
The tragedy follows another severe fire reported in Noida's Sector 126 on October 24, where a blaze engulfed approximately 6 shops, resulting in the death of one person. Emergency response units and firefighting crews had rushed to that commercial hub to control the spreading fire. During clearing operations, search teams discovered an unconscious victim who was immediately transferred to a medical facility, where attending doctors pronounced him dead. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhay Kumar Mishra confirmed that area inspections and appropriate legal measures were carried out. Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar highlighted that a large quantity of LPG cylinders were stored inside those shops, compelling rescue units to exercise extreme vigilance during fire suppression.
