Man killed in fire in Srinagar

A 25-year-old youth was charred to death in a fire incident here today, a police spokesman said.

The fire broke out in a wooden structure at high security Haft Chinar area in uptown Srinagar in the wee hours.

The charred body of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, who lived here along with his family, was recovered from the rubble, he said.

The victim's family escaped unhurt in the incident, the spokesperson said, adding that a case has been registered and investigations are on.