A 27-year-old Indian man died in a lethal fireplace incident in New York’s Harlen on Friday. The Indian Embassy in New York recognized him as Fazil Khan and mentioned they’re in contact along with his family and friends.
Taking cognisance of the incident, the Indian Consulate General in New York mentioned that they’re in contact with Khan’s household and can “extend all possible assistance” in reparation of his mortal stays to India.
“Saddened to learn about death of 27 years old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in an apartment building in Harlem, NY. @IndiainNewYork is in touch with late Mr. Fazil Khan’s family & friends. We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India. @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia,” Indian Consulate General mentioned in a submit on X.
Khan, a Columbia Journalism School graduate, died at a hospital after he was rescued from the constructing, the Daily News mentioned in a news report, additional including that 17 different individuals had been injured within the incident.
A lithium-ion battery brought about the fireplace at a Harlem condo constructing, Daily News added citing the native fireplace division as saying.
Published By:
Sudeep Lavania
Published On:
Feb 25, 2024
Source: www.indiatoday.in
