Accident – Death – Obituary News : Late Saturday night, tragedy struck in Kanpur as a 37-year-old private security guard named Babbu alias Brijesh was charred to death after his bedding reportedly caught fire. The incident took place in the Kuihar locality under the jurisdiction of Sen Paschim Para police station.
Babbu, a resident of Barkheda village in Hamirpur, was hired about six months ago by Dharmendra Singh and Sandeep Singh to guard the area where plotting work was underway. He lived alone in a room built on the plotting site.
According to the police, the unfortunate event unfolded when Babbu lit a bonfire in his room and consumed liquor. While drunk and smoking a ‘beedi’, he fell asleep on his bed. The burning beedi led to a fire that engulfed his bedding, resulting in his tragic death.
Upon receiving information from the villagers, the police and forensic team arrived at the scene in the morning. They recovered an empty liquor bottle and burnt ‘beedis’ from the site. The body was sent for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Police station in-charge Rakesh Singh stated that the watchman seemingly perished in a fire mishap. He mentioned that further action would be taken based on the post mortem report and any complaints from the family.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with fire accidents and the importance of fire safety measures. It is crucial for individuals to exercise caution, especially when handling flammable items like cigarettes and alcohol.
In other recent news, a Delhi police sub-inspector was found dead in an apparent suicide, while a report highlighted the alarming number of fire incidents across the country. Additionally, Belgian police arrested four youths over jihadist plot messages, underscoring the ongoing security challenges faced globally..