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Warehouse fire kills one, injures another in Gurugram; deceased's father alleges conspiracy
A fire at a NAAC warehouse in the Kherki Daula area of Gurugram on April 21, 2026 left Lakshya Singh Chauhan dead after burns. Another employee was injured and hospitalized. The deceased's father has alleged conspiracy and negligence, and police have initiated an investigation while the body was handed over after a post-mortem.
Why It Matters
The incident raises concerns about fire safety standards at warehouses and potential lapses in emergency response, with an ongoing police investigation and family allegations of negligence and conspiracy.
Timeline
3 Events
Post-mortem, body handover, and investigation; father's conspiracy allegations
April 25, 2026
The deceased's body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination. Police said an investigation has been initiated. The father, Madan Chauhan, filed a complaint alleging conspiracy and negligence, and questioned the warehouse management for not informing the family and for alleged inadequate initial treatment.
Supervisor dies during treatment at AIIMS Delhi
April 24, 2026
Lakshya Singh Chauhan died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Delhi after being referred there following the April 21 warehouse fire.
Fire at NAAC warehouse in Kherki Daula injures supervisor and another employee
April 21, 2026
A fire broke out at the NAAC warehouse in the Kherki Daula area on April 21, 2026. Lakshya Singh Chauhan, a warehouse supervisor, suffered burns and was hospitalised at 4:00 pm. A fellow employee, Shivam, was also injured in the incident.