A 45-year-old engineer died after being trapped in his car when the moving vehicle caught fire in early hours of Tuesday in Greater Noida. The incident happened just half kilometre from his home and the deceased has been identified as Pavan, a native of Amba in Himachal Pradesh.
According to a senior police official, a passerby informed cops regarding the incident at around 5.30 am on Tuesday following which a team rushed to the spot.
“By the time police reached the spot near the DPS Society, under Kasna Police Station limits, the vehicle, a Ford Ikon, was already in flames and the body was later found inside,” said the senior police official.
“The man was working in a private company here. He was returning after a night shift when the incident took place,” said Greater Noida 1st Circle Officer Nishank Sharma.
He said the identity of the deceased was confirmed after matching the details of registration number of the car.
“After initial investigation, it appeared that the car had caught fire and the man could not eject himself in time. Short-circuit and problems with the blower appear to have led to the fire but an investigation is underway,” said Sharma, adding that the body has been sent for post-mortem.
“During probe it was also found that the deceased had sent Christmas greetings to friends and relatives in the morning, around 5 am. Everything was fine till the fire broke out accidentally,” said Ramphal Tomar, Station House Officer, Kasna police station.