On Sunday, five family members, including a couple and their three children, were found dead due to asphyxiation in Srinagar’s Pandrethan area. The family, originating from Uri in Baramulla, was using a brazier for warmth amid Kashmir Valley's severe winter spell. Authorities were alerted by locals, and both Lt. Governor and Chief Minister expressed their condolences.
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