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Infant among four burnt alive in Ajmer hotel fire

The fire was reported at Hotel Naaz at Diggi Bazar in Ajmer's congested lanes Thursday morning.

According to the police, most of the guests at the hotel were pilgrims at Ajmer's Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti DargahAccording to the police, most of the guests at the hotel were pilgrims at Ajmer's Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah

Four people were burnt alive in a fire at the hotel they were staying at in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, police said Thursday.

The fire was reported at Hotel Naaz at Diggi Bazar in Ajmer’s congested lanes Thursday morning. It eventually reached up to the fifth floor, forcing many guests to break open windows and jump out, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Alfaz Nurani, resident of Lathi village in Amreli district of Gujarat, his wife Shabnam Nurani and their toddler son.

Mohammad Zahid, a 40-year-old resident of Moti Nagar, New Delhi, has also lost his life, while another toddler is among the wounded.

The wounded are being treated at the local JLN Hospital.

Additional SP Himanshu Jangid told The Indian Express that the fire “prima facie” looks to have been sparked by a short circuit, adding: “We are investigating the matter. We were able to control the fire on time as our fire station is nearby.”
According to the police, most of the guests at the hotel were pilgrims at Ajmer’s Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah.

Meanwhile, sources claimed several people were found unconscious in the hotel lobby who were referred to the hospital, sources said.

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Chief Fire Officer Jagdish Prasad said that the fire started on the ground floor.

“The hotel has no fire NOC and he had built five floors in the congested lanes of Ajmer. We are investigating the case and very soon things will be clear,” Prasad said.

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

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