Former Competition Commission of India Chairman Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Suspected AC Explosion in Delhi
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- •Dhanendra Kumar, former CCI Chairman (2009–2011), died on June 10, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a suspected AC explosion at his Hauz Khas residence in Delhi.
- •The explosion, reported around 6:30 PM, resulted in severe burn injuries; Kumar was rushed to AIIMS but passed away shortly after.
- •Delhi Fire Services suspect an AC unit malfunction; police have registered a case under Section 174 CrPC for further investigation.
- •Kumar, a 1975-batch IAS officer, was instrumental in shaping the CCI and promoting competition in India’s economy.
Dhanendra Kumar, the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), passed away on the evening of June 10, 2024, following a suspected air conditioning unit explosion at his residence in Delhi's Hauz Khas. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM, prompting immediate emergency response from local authorities. Kumar was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Initial reports from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) suggest that the explosion was likely caused by a malfunction in the AC unit. Fire officials confirmed that the blast led to severe burn injuries, which proved fatal despite prompt medical intervention. The Delhi Police have registered a case under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. No foul play has been confirmed at this stage, though authorities have not ruled out all possibilities.
