Shimla, March 29, 2021 –
Four members of a family were killed in a fire in a village in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, police said on Monday.
Those killed include a young couple and their two children.
The deceased have been identified as Des Raj (30) his wife Dholma (25) and their two children.
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical short-circuit and the fire raged as the house was wooden.
Several cattle were also charred to death.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has expressed grief over the incident.
The police were probing the tragic incident. (Agency)