New Delhi, May 29: An 80-year-old retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer died and his son sustained injuries after a fire broke out at their residence in South Delhi’s Hauz Khas area, police said on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Dhanender Kumar, a retired IAS officer. According to police, he succumbed to injuries caused by smoke inhalation while undergoing treatment at the AIIMS Trauma Centre.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal said a PCR call regarding a fire at a house in Hauz Khas was received at around 11:10 pm on Wednesday.
Emergency services and police teams rushed to the spot after receiving the information. During the incident, Dhanender Kumar and his son were affected by the fire and smoke.
Both were shifted for medical treatment, but Dhanender Kumar could not survive and was declared dead during treatment. His son sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Police and fire department officials are investigating the cause of the blaze. Further inquiry into the incident is underway.
The incident has drawn attention due to the death of the senior retired bureaucrat, who had served in the Indian Administrative Service and was residing in the Hauz Khas area of the national capital.
