Families recall last words of loved ones killed in blaze

Grieving family members of those killed in the Anaj Mandi blaze on Sunday struggled to remain composed as they recalled the last words of their loved ones.

In his final moments, 35-year-old Imran asked his father Mohammad Nafees in a phone call to save him, saying that he won't be able to come out alive.

Nafees (58), who lost two sons in the tragedy, said the brothers had come to Delhi from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh six years ago. They operated a carry bag-manufacturing unit on the second floor in which around 25 people were employed.

"I got a call from Imran, my elder son, who said 'Abbu, a massive fire has erupted in the building. I won't be able to come out alive. Please save me'," Nafees said with a lump in his throat.

"I asked him to call the fire brigade and the call ended soon after. He didn't pick up my calls again," he said.

According to Nafees, what would pain him the most was that he did not get to speak to his younger son, 32-year-old Ikram.

Eighteer-year-old Mustaqeen ...