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Army canteen fire mishap claims civilian's life in Kashmir capital

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while the extent of the damage is being assessed.
11:31 AM Jan 18, 2025 IST | GK Web Desk
army canteen fire mishap claims civilian s life in kashmir capital
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Srinagar, Jan 18: A civilian from northern Indian state of Haryana lost his life after a fire broke out in an Army canteen inside the Badami Bagh Cantonment area of Srinagar.

Sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the canteen, operated by a civilian, caught fire during last night, resulting in damage to the goods stored within.

During the incident, Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Haryana, sustained critical burn injuries. He was immediately shifted to the 92 Base Army Hospital for medical attention. However, despite the efforts of the medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries.

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Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while the extent of the damage is being assessed.

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