Koraput: A woman was burnt alive after a fire broke out in her quarter at OMP colony in Koraput last night.
According to reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. The woman was burnt alive, while her family members, including her mother-in-law, son, grandson, and granddaughter, narrowly escaped the inferno.
Upon being informed, the fire brigade personnel rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control.
The incident has sent shockwaves in the local community, with many expressing grief and outrage.