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Crime
Siwan Shopkeeper Found Dead in Fire; Family Claims He Was Locked Inside
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:48 AM
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A shopkeeper in Siwan, Bihar, was discovered dead after a shop fire. Family members allege he was locked inside and burned alive.
A shopkeeper in Siwan, Bihar, was found dead after a fire broke out in his shop on Tuesday evening. The blaze, which started in the back room, quickly engulfed the premises, leaving the shop in ruins.
Family members of the deceased claim that the shopkeeper was locked inside the shop and was unable to escape, leading to his death by burning. They allege that the fire was not accidental.
Police have taken over the investigation and are examining the fire scene for evidence. Initial reports indicate that the shop was a small grocery store with limited fire safety measures.
The local police station has opened a case file and is calling for witnesses to come forward. The incident has sparked concern over fire safety in small businesses across the region.
Family members of the deceased claim that the shopkeeper was locked inside the shop and was unable to escape, leading to his death by burning. They allege that the fire was not accidental.
Police have taken over the investigation and are examining the fire scene for evidence. Initial reports indicate that the shop was a small grocery store with limited fire safety measures.
The local police station has opened a case file and is calling for witnesses to come forward. The incident has sparked concern over fire safety in small businesses across the region.