In a tragic incident, a 25-year-old woman and her daughter burnt to death while the son sustained injuries in fire mishap at Dughda-Murumdih village under Gamharia police station of neighbouring Saraikela-Kharsawan district late last night.
Police officer in-charge Manibhushan Prasad said that a mosquito repellent coil led to the major fire and reduced their thatched house to ashes. The victims were identified as Yamuna Devi and daughter Jasmine (06) who died on the spot while her four year old son Suraj sustained burn injuries.
"We are investigating the accident and as per initial probe it seems that a mosquito repellent coil led to the flames. We have sent the body for post mortem, "said an official.