Bijnor, Nov. 29 -- A fire broke out at the residence of Dr. Seema Biswas, Principal of Modern Era Public School, leaving her 78-year-old mother severely injured.
The elderly woman, Archana Biswas, was rushed to the hospital after sustaining serious burns and smoke inhalation but she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Preliminary investigations indicate that a short circuit may have triggered the blaze, police said on Saturday.
Dr. Seema Biswas, who lives with her mother in a house located at the rear of the school premises on Mandawar Road, had left for school at around 7 am on Friday, leaving her ailing mother under the care of a domestic helper, Rita.
The fire was reportedly caused due to a short circuit at around 11 am in one...