Woman Dies After Jumping from House During Fire

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Haleema Sheikh died after jumping from the third floor of a house to escape a fire in Jehangir Mohalla, Noorbagh; officials say the cause remains under investigation by police now.

October 11, Srinagar: A woman died after jumping from the third floor of a residential house while attempting to escape a fire in Jehangir Mohalla, Noorbagh Chowk, in Srinagar on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Haleema Sheikh, wife of Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh and a resident of Noorbagh.

According to reports, the woman was on the third floor of the three-storey residential building when the fire broke out. She reportedly jumped from a window in an attempt to escape the blaze and sustained serious injuries.

She was shifted to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in Srinagar, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Fire and Emergency Services personnel and police reached the spot and initiated efforts to control the blaze.

Meanwhile, an investigation has been initiated, and the cause of the fire is being ascertained.

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Caption: A woman died after jumping from the third floor of a residential house while attempting to escape a fire in Jehangir Mohalla, Noorbagh, Srinagar.

Source & Wire Service: Prasar Bharati SHABD (DD / Akashvani News)