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Three Indian Students Die in German Residential Fire; Man Arrested
A fire at a residential building in Bochum, Germany has claimed the lives of three Indian students. A 41-year-old Romanian national has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.
LSN India ·
Three Indian students studying in Germany have died in a fire that broke out at a residential building in the western city of Bochum, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The blaze also left five other residents injured, according to emergency services.
The fire erupted at the multi-story residential complex early this week, forcing emergency responders to mount a rescue operation. While details of the evacuation efforts remain limited, officials said the three Indian nationals were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have made significant progress in their probe. A 41-year-old Romanian citizen has been taken into custody and is being questioned on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. The suspect remains in police custody as the investigation continues.
The identities of the deceased students have not yet been disclosed. The injured residents have been hospitalized, and their conditions are being monitored. German law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation to establish the exact cause of the fire and circumstances surrounding the deaths.