Man dies in fire in Hauz Khas

A 37-year-old man died while a French woman was injured in a fire in Hauz Khas area of south Delhi early this morning.

The fire was reported around 5.45 AM on the first floor of a building at Hauz Khas Village, police said.

"Two people--Anklora (23) from France and Gourav Taneja (37)--were injured in the incident. Both were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital where Gourav was declared brought dead," Nupur Prasad, Additional DCP (South), said.

Anklora was in a semi-conscious condition and undergoing treatment at the hospital.

The fire was completely doused by 7.20 AM.