Couple killed in fire due to short circuit

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Press Trust of India Bareilly (UP)
Last Updated : Feb 27 2014 | 12:10 PM IST
A couple was killed after being trapped in fire that engulfed their house in railway colony in Subhash Nagar locality here, police said today.
The incident took place late yesterday night killing Bhagwan Das (55) and his wife Sanno (50), who were trapped in the fire, police said.
The fire took place due to short circuit and spread in the entire house, where the couple was sleeping after locking the doors from inside, they said.
The fire could be controlled late night after fire brigade team reached there, said police.
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First Published: Feb 27 2014 | 12:10 PM IST

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