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Crime
Minor Girl Dies in PGI Mohali After Phase‑7 Arson on Raksha Bandhan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:17 PM
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A minor girl succumbed to injuries at PGI Mohali after a fire was set in Phase‑7 on Raksha Bandhan.
A minor girl was pronounced dead at the Post Graduate Institute (PGI) in Mohali after a fire broke out in the Phase‑7 residential area on Raksha Bandhan. The incident, reported on the festival day, involved an alleged act of arson that led to severe injuries for the child.
Emergency services rushed the victim to PGI Mohali, where doctors attempted to treat her burns and related trauma. Despite intensive medical care, she could not be saved.
Local police have opened an investigation into the arson, treating it as a criminal case. Officials said they are collecting evidence from the scene and questioning witnesses to identify those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in the Phase‑7 locality, prompting authorities to increase patrols and advise residents to remain vigilant during public celebrations.
Emergency services rushed the victim to PGI Mohali, where doctors attempted to treat her burns and related trauma. Despite intensive medical care, she could not be saved.
Local police have opened an investigation into the arson, treating it as a criminal case. Officials said they are collecting evidence from the scene and questioning witnesses to identify those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in the Phase‑7 locality, prompting authorities to increase patrols and advise residents to remain vigilant during public celebrations.