A tragic fire broke out on Sunday in Tral, Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of a 10-year-old student and injuring six others.
The fire occurred at the Hamdan Darul Uloom seminary in Tral, where Yasir Ahmad Gaggi, a young boy, died due to suffocation, while six other individuals suffered burn injuries.
According to police officials, the fire was brought under control by firefighters and emergency personnel, who rushed to the scene. The injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
The deceased was identified as Yasir Ahmad son of Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Karmulla village in Tral.
Six other students, who were also injured in the fire, have been shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for further treatment.
The Darul Uloom is located in the densely populated area of Tral Balla, and fire extinguishers from the Fire and Emergency Services, along with the swift actions of locals and firemen, prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby homes.
Following the incident, the locals of Tral have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. Police have taken cognizance and have initiated a probe into the matter.
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, expressed his condolences over the tragic incident and announced a fire safety audit for all vital institutions in the Tral area.
On his official social media handle, Omar posted, "Despite swift action, we sadly lost one young boy. My heartfelt condolences to his family. The injured students are receiving the best care. Immediate relief has been extended, and my office is in touch with the authorities. Fire safety audits of all vital institutions in the area will be conducted