Bus conductor charred to death after vehicle catches fire in Delhi’s Vikaspuri

A private bus helper, 25-year-old Sunil Sharma, was found dead after a fire erupted in a vehicle in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri

NEW DELHI: The charred body of a private bus helper was found after a fire broke out in a vehicle in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri area on Sunday, officials said.The victim has been identified as Sunil Sharma, 25, who worked as the assistant to the bus driver.The Delhi Fire Services said they received a call about the incident at 12:33 am from the Janakpuri Fish Market area. Three fire tenders were immediately sent to the scene to control the blaze.Also read | Narrow escape for 30 passengers as private bus hits electric pole, catches fire on Bengaluru–Tumkur highwayFirefighters recovered the body, and the operation lasted more than an hour before the fire was fully extinguished.Police suspect that the fire may have been caused by an agarbatti (incense stick).