Mumbai’s Kamala Mills fire: Trying to save aunt, two US-based brothers lose their lives

Dhairya and Vishwa Lalani arrived in Mumbai two weeks ago. Having attended a series of weddings in the family over the last few days, on Thursday night, their aunt planned a party for the two at One Above, inviting several of their friends.

Dhairya Lalani, who lost his life in Kamala Mills Compound fire

A friend of the family said, “They had a table booked near the entrance of the pub. So when the fire broke out, those near the table immediately stepped out the restaurant. But after coming out, the two brothers  realised that their aunt Pramila wasn’t with them.” ALSO READ | 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

The duo then went to locate their aunt. “Two of their friends were struggling near the toilet. They saw Dhairya and Vishwa in One Above after the place caught fire. The two friends chose to brave the fire and ran through the pub to the exit and managed to escape,” said Shah. The three bodies were later found in the toilet of the establishment.

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Dhairya has been in US since the last five years and recently resigned from his job and had come to meet his family. His date of return wasn’t fixed.