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Three youths rescue family trapped on third floor in Ghoda Nakkas, Bhopal on Diwali night
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
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On Diwali night, three young men lowered a trapped family of three from a third‑floor fire in Ghoda Nakkas, Bhopal, using a rope, saving them from a 40‑foot fall.
A fire broke out on the third floor of a residential building in the Ghoda Nakkas area of Bhopal on the night of Diwali, trapping three members of a family inside the burning structure. The blaze quickly engulfed the floor, cutting off the occupants' escape routes and prompting a frantic call for help.
Three local youths, who happened to be passing nearby, responded to the emergency. Using a sturdy rope, they fashioned a makeshift harness and carefully lowered the family members one by one from a height of about 40 feet to the ground below. All three victims were rescued without any injuries despite the precarious conditions.
Fire‑fighting teams arrived shortly after the rescue and managed to contain the blaze, preventing further damage to the building. Local police recorded statements from the rescuers and the family, commending the quick thinking and bravery displayed by the youths.
Authorities have urged residents to report fire hazards promptly and to avoid using open flames during festive celebrations. The incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and rapid response in preventing tragedies during high‑risk periods like Diwali.
Three local youths, who happened to be passing nearby, responded to the emergency. Using a sturdy rope, they fashioned a makeshift harness and carefully lowered the family members one by one from a height of about 40 feet to the ground below. All three victims were rescued without any injuries despite the precarious conditions.
Fire‑fighting teams arrived shortly after the rescue and managed to contain the blaze, preventing further damage to the building. Local police recorded statements from the rescuers and the family, commending the quick thinking and bravery displayed by the youths.
Authorities have urged residents to report fire hazards promptly and to avoid using open flames during festive celebrations. The incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and rapid response in preventing tragedies during high‑risk periods like Diwali.