**Srinagar, January 5, 2025** – A heartbreaking incident has shaken the Pandrethan area of Srinagar, where a family of five tragically lost their lives due to suffocation in their home. The deceased include a father, mother, and their three young children.
According to initial reports, the tragedy is suspected to have occurred due to the improper use of a heating device during the bitterly cold winter night. Authorities believe that carbon monoxide poisoning from the heating system may have caused the fatal incident.
The family was found unconscious in their home early this morning after neighbors noticed an unusual silence and became concerned. Medical professionals who arrived at the scene confirmed that all five had succumbed to suffocation.
Police and forensic teams are currently investigating the case to determine the exact cause of the incident. “It is an extremely tragic event. Preliminary investigations suggest carbon monoxide poisoning, but we are awaiting detailed reports,” said a local police official.
This incident underscores the importance of proper ventilation when using heating devices, particularly during harsh winters. Authorities have urged residents to take precautions to prevent similar tragedies.
The community in Pandrethan is in mourning, with many expressing their grief and shock over the loss of the young family. A local resident described the family as “loving and warm-hearted,” adding that their untimely demise has left a void in the neighborhood.
Efforts are being made to raise awareness about the safe use of heating devices to avoid such incidents in the future.
