Couple, their daughter charred to death in Khanyar

SRINAGAR — A couple and their three-year-old daughter were charred to death in a blaze that broke out in Sheshgari Mohalla of Khanyar area in Srinagar.

Officials said that fire broke out from the residential house of one Javaid Ahmad in Khanyar area during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

They said Ahmad, his wife Sofiya and their three-year-old daughter, Hafsa were charred to death in the blaze, adding that their bodies have been recovered.

Police have started an investigation into the matter and a case has also been registered, an official said.