Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Police have launched an investigation into the fire that broke out at the penthouse of businessman and Congress leader Pravesh Agrawal, which led to his death due to suffocation. Forensic experts are also probing to know the exact reason behind the fire and its spread.

According to preliminary findings, the fire started from an akhand jyot kept in the house temple. It soon spread rapidly, fuelled by extensive wooden furniture in the penthouse, causing heavy smoke throughout the residence.

The akhand jyot was illuminated for five days for the Diwali festivity and Thursday was the last day but before it could be extinguished, the tragic incident took place.

Police said that there was inadequate ventilation in many areas of the house. Upon receiving information, I

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