An air conditioner is meant to bring comfort during extreme heat, especially in Indian summers. But recent incidents in Delhi-NCR and other cities have raised serious concerns about AC safety. In a tragic incident in south Delhi’s Hauz Khas Enclave, retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar lost his life after a fire reportedly broke out following an AC blast inside his home.
Dhanender Kumar, who earlier served as India’s executive director at the World Bank, died after a fire broke out at his residence in south Delhi’s Hauz Khas area.