10 labourers burnt alive in fire in Panipat

Panipat, Oct 7: Ten labourers were burnt alive when fire broke out in a textile factory at old industrial area in Panipat last night.

Charred bodies of nine labourers were recovered from site. Two people with burn injuries were admitted in the hospital here.The fire was however controlled after four fire tender fought flames for about nine hours.

The cause of the fire, which ocurred around 02.30 AM, was being ascertained.

Police and civil authorities have rushed to the spot.

UNI