Nagpur, November 13: A 59-year-old government revenue officer died in a tragic fire at the well-known Anantara Hotel in Bazargaon, located along the Nagpur-Amravati National Highway, on Thursday night. The victim reportedly suffocated after thick smoke engulfed his hotel room.
The deceased has been identified as Manoj Sadashivrao Bande, a resident of Anjangaon Surji in Amravati district. He was serving as a Circle Officer at the Anjangaon Surji Tehsil Office.
According to preliminary information, Bande was travelling from Amravati towards Nagpur when he stopped at Anantara Hotel in Bazargaon at around 6 pm on Thursday. He checked into Room No. 208.
A fire suddenly broke out at the hotel during the night, filling the room with dense smoke. Bande reportedly died due to suffocation. The exact circumstances that led to the fire remain unclear.
Following the incident, Kondhali Police rushed to the spot, while fire brigade teams were deployed to control the blaze. Firefighters worked hard to bring the situation under control.
Police identified the deceased through his identity documents recovered at the scene.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be established. Kondhali Police are investigating the incident under the guidance of Police Inspector Sumit Parteki.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Bazargaon and surrounding areas.
