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Fire kills 17 in New Delhi



At least 17 people died and several others injured when a fire broke out at a hotel in the Indian capital New Delhi on Tuesday, reports said.

According to agencies, the hotel, which is located in the congested Karol Bagh area, is thronged by tourists.

Police said some 35 people were rescued in the wee hours after fire tenders were rushed to the area. Reports said most people were sleeping, and several of them died due to suffocation. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 12 February 2019 14:38 PM

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