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Mattress Seller Saves Lives in Hauz Rani Fire by Stacking Rs 2 Lakh Worth of Mattresses
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🗓 25 Jul 2026, 06:49 AM
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In a dramatic rescue at a Delhi fire, 62‑year‑old mattress seller Riyazuddin Mansuri used a stack of mattresses worth Rs 2 lakh to shield people from flames.
During a blaze at the historic Hauz Rani area in Delhi, a 62‑year‑old mattress dealer named Riyazuddin Mansuri acted swiftly to protect residents. He gathered a stack of mattresses, valued at approximately Rs 2 lakh, and positioned them to create a barrier against the spreading fire.
Witnesses reported that the mattresses served as a makeshift shield, allowing several people to escape the heat and smoke. Mansuri’s quick thinking and use of readily available materials prevented what could have been a larger tragedy.
Fire officials praised the incident as a testament to community resilience, noting that the swift actions of a local vendor helped avert a potential loss of life. The fire was eventually brought under control with minimal damage to surrounding properties.
Mansuri, who has been selling mattresses in the area for decades, said he had no formal training in firefighting but was determined to help his neighbors in a moment of crisis.
The incident underscores the importance of preparedness and community cooperation in emergency situations.
Witnesses reported that the mattresses served as a makeshift shield, allowing several people to escape the heat and smoke. Mansuri’s quick thinking and use of readily available materials prevented what could have been a larger tragedy.
Fire officials praised the incident as a testament to community resilience, noting that the swift actions of a local vendor helped avert a potential loss of life. The fire was eventually brought under control with minimal damage to surrounding properties.
Mansuri, who has been selling mattresses in the area for decades, said he had no formal training in firefighting but was determined to help his neighbors in a moment of crisis.
The incident underscores the importance of preparedness and community cooperation in emergency situations.