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Autopsy Confirms All Eight Indore Fire Victims Died from Burns, Suffocation

Post-mortem examinations concluded that all eight individuals who perished in a recent Indore house fire succumbed to burn injuries and smoke inhalation. Police have rejected claims of electrocution during the emergency response, citing the official medical findings.

Medical reports have clarified the cause of death for the eight individuals involved in a significant fire at a three-level residence in Indore last week. Authorities confirmed on Monday that the victims died from a combination of burns and suffocation. The incident occurred on March 18, prompting a rescue effort. Following the tragedy, some family members of those who died raised concerns about the emergency response. These relatives suggested that an electrical current might have spread throughout the building during the fire. However, police officials have since refuted these assertions. They stated that the post-mortem results do not support the claim of electrocution, thereby dismissing the allegations.

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  • ThePrint — Indore house fire: Autopsy confirms all 8 deaths caused by burns and suffocation, say police
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