Guwahati: In a heart-wrenching incident, a massive fire engulfed a residence in Kamakhya Nagar, Maligaon early Thursday morning, claiming the lives of a woman and her young daughter, while the husband remains in critical condition.
The victims were trapped inside their home and charred to death as the flames spread rapidly. According to initial reports, the fire may have been caused by a suspected short circuit, catching the family off guard during the early hours of the day. Subrata Chakravarty, the husband and father of the deceased, narrowly escaped but sustained severe burn injuries. He was immediately admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and is currently undergoing treatment in a critical state.
Upon being alerted, personnel from the Guwahati city police reached the scene, recovered the bodies, and sent them for post-mortem examination.
Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and to rule out any possibility of foul play. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, as neighbors mourn the untimely loss of lives in what appears to be a preventable accident.