Retired IAS Officer, First CCI Chairman, Dies After Suspected AC Blast At Delhi Home
Retired IAS Officer, First CCI Chairman, Dies After Suspected AC Blast At Delhi Home Published By, Last Updated: May 29, 2026, 09:00 IST CCI Chairman
Retired IAS Officer, First CCI Chairman, Dies After Suspected AC Blast At Delhi Home Published By, Last Updated: May 29, 2026, 09:00 IST CCI Chairman Dhanendra Kumar, 80, died from smoke inhalation after a fire at his Hauz Khas home in South Delhi, his injured son is stable, probe suggests AC blast Dhanendra Kumar, the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and a retired IAS officer (Credits: LinkedIn) Dhanendra Kumar, the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and a retired IAS officer, died after a fire broke out at his Hauz Khas residence in South Delhi late on Wednesday night.
He was 80. Kumar, who also served as Executive Director at the World Bank, reportedly died due to smoke inhalation after the blaze erupted at his home. His son sustained injuries in the incident and is currently undergoing treatment. Officials said he is out of danger. According to police, a PCR call reporting the fire was received at Hauz Khas police station around 11:18 pm on May 27. Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot, and the fire was brought under control with the help of two fire tenders. Preliminary investigation suggests the fire may have been caused by a blast in the indoor unit of an air conditioner.
Five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present inside the house when the incident took place. STORY | Delhi: Retired IAS officer dies in Hauz Khas house fire; AC blast suspectedAn 80-year-old retired IAS officer died while his son sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a house in south Delhi’s Hauz Khas area, police said on Thursday. The deceased was identified… pic.twitter.com/pvbotYeQJt — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 29, 2026 A crime team inspected the spot and an electrical inspection is underway. Police said no foul play is suspected at this stage and further investigation is in progress.
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