The devastating fire in Vivek Vihar has claimed multiple lives after a blaze tore through a residential building, leaving behind scenes of intense grief and destruction. Among the most tragic recoveries was that of a mother found clutching her one-and-a-half-year-old child in a final attempt to protect him from the flames.

According to officials and eyewitness accounts, the fire engulfed the multi-storey house rapidly, trapping several members of two families inside. In total, nine people lost their lives in the incident, with victims found across different floors of the building as firefighters carried out rescue and recovery operations after bringing the blaze under control.

One of the most heartbreaking images from the scene was the recovery of Anchal Jain, who was found holding her son tightly in her arms even after death. Her child, identified as Akash Jain, was just one-and-a-half years old. Rescue teams reported that several victims appeared to have attempted to seek safety but were overwhelmed by smoke and flames.

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The deceased have been identified as members of the Jain family, including Arvind Jain, Anita Jain, Nishank Jain, Anchal Jain, and their young son. Others from the extended family were also found on different floors of the building, including Shikha Jain on the first floor and Nitin Jain along with his wife Shailey Jain and their son Samyak Jain on the third floor. One family member, Naveen Jain, survived with injuries.

Relatives described the incident as a devastating shock, noting that one branch of the family had travelled to Manesar and escaped the fire, while those who remained in the house were caught in the tragedy. Survivors and family members said they were unable to comprehend how such a sudden disaster claimed so many lives within minutes.

The incident has left the community in mourning, with families gathered outside the mortuary of Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital as post-mortem procedures continue. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while grieving relatives remember the victims as warm, close-knit individuals whose lives were abruptly cut short in one of the most tragic residential fire incidents in recent times.

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