60-year-old charred to death in fire

Weaver S Pocham (60) was alone in his house in Pragathi Nagar of Sircilla town near here when it caught fire accidentally this morning, Sircilla DSP D Narsaiah said.

His family members were living separately, the DSP said.

Police suspect that the blaze erupted from a lantern in the hut.

A case has been registered while further probe was on, he said.