Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Indore Fire Tragedy Claims Mechanic, Boy
Two people died in separate accidents in Indore.
A young mechanic named Rahul died in a fire at an automobile showroom.
The fire started because of a short circuit in the changing room where he was getting dressed.
His colleagues tried to save him, but he died in the hospital.
On the same day, a nine-year-old boy named Govind died after he touched a high-tension wire while trying to get his kite.
His family said the wires were loose and blamed the electricity company for not fixing them.
The police are investigating both incidents to find out what exactly happened.
22-year-old mechanic Rahul Kumawat died in a showroom fire caused by a short circuit in the changing room.
Colleagues rescued Rahul but he succumbed to his injuries during hospital treatment.
9-year-old Govind died after touching a high-tension line while retrieving a kite.
Govind's family alleged negligence by West Discom due to loose hanging wires.
Police have initiated probes into both incidents to determine the exact circumstances.
- Who
- Rahul Kumawat (22) and Govind (9)
- What
- Fire at showroom and high-tension line accident
- When
- Fire on December 22, deaths on Monday
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Short circuit in showroom, accidental contact with high-tension line
- Victim 1
- Rahul Kumawat (22)
- Victim 2
- Govind (9)
- Location 1
- Bajaj Showroom, Devguradia, Indore
- Location 2
- Nagin Nagar, Indore
- Cause 1
- Changing room short circuit
- Cause 2
- High-tension line contact
- Date
- December 22 (fire), Monday (deaths)