Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter in Odisha

A 90-year-old woman, Snehalata Dikshit, and her daughter, Sairendri Dikshit, died in a fire at their home in Odisha's Sambalpur district. Police suspect a possible dispute over land and property, as alleged by Snehalata's younger daughter, Indrani Purohit. An investigation is underway.

A devastating fire claimed the lives of a 90-year-old mother and her 62-year-old daughter in Sambalpur, Odisha, police revealed Wednesday.

The duo, Snehalata and Sairendri Dikshit, were discovered in their charred residence after locals raised the alarm late Tuesday night.

Authorities are probing allegations of a familial property dispute possibly leading to foul play.

(With inputs from agencies.)