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3 minors charred to death, 1 serious after house catches fire

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Press Trust of India Aizawl
Last Updated : Dec 25 2014 | 11:36 AM IST
Three of four siblings were charred to death and the other was seriously injured after fire broke out at their house in the Mizoram-Assam border town of Vairengte, the police said today.
Six-year-old Nuri and her younger brothers - John Lalpekhlua (four) and Jonathan (three) - were burned alive, while their elder sister Lalchhanhimi survived serious burn injuries yesterday, the police said.
The injured is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital, police said.
According to the police, their parents were away when the incident occurred.
The mother reportedly left a burning candle in the childrens' room which is suspected to be the cause of the fire, police said adding further investigation is on in the matter.

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First Published: Dec 25 2014 | 11:36 AM IST

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