Dhanbad: Six people were killed after a fire broke out in a residential complex near a private hospital in Dhanbad during the early hours on Saturday.
According to police, Six persons including a doctor, his wife and their domestic help were killed in the incident.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Law and Order), Arvind Kumar Binha confirmed five deaths-- Dr Vikas Hazra, his wife Dr Prema Hazra, their househelp Tara, and one nephew and a relative.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday condoled the deaths due to fire in hospital and said that he has been distraught by the incident. "Deeply saddened by the news of the death of 6 people, including the famous doctor couple Dr Vikas and Dr Prema Hazra, in the late night fire at Hazra Memorial Hospital in Dhanbad. May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this difficult hour of grief," the CM tweeted. (ANI)
