Woman, two children killed in fire incident in J-K's Kishtwar

Srinagar, Nov 11: A woman and her two children were killed in a devastating fire incident in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, reports said today.

An official said fire broke out last night in Bhugrana Saroor Kishtwar at the residence of Khursheed Ahmed in Badhat Jashar Drabshalla.

He said that the fire claimed the lives of his wife and two children, who were trapped inside.

Local authorities responded to the scene, but unfortunately, the blaze had already taken a devastating toll.

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire, official said.

The deceased have been identified as Nazia Begum wife of Khursheed Ahmed, her seven year old daughter Amana and four year old son Rizan.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation. (NVI)