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Geyser Explosion in South Delhi Home Kills Man, Injures Wife

Police cite a geyser explosion as the trigger, with a formal investigation underway.

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded around 5 pm Friday to a house fire at Alvi Chowk in Basti Hazrat Nizamuddin after a PCR alert.
  • Officers found the home locked from inside, forced the door, and evacuated family members before locating two occupants unconscious from smoke.
  • The victims were identified as homeowner Mohammad Sayed Nizami, 50, who was declared dead at Mool Chand Hospital, and his wife, Fida Nizami, 45.
  • Doctors said Fida regained consciousness and is receiving treatment, and authorities reported no additional injuries.
  • Fire and emergency services deployed two fire tenders, two ambulances, and three PCR vans to control the blaze, and police have registered a case to examine the circumstances of the blast.