An 80-year-old retired IAS officer dies after a fire breaks out at his home in south Delhi’s Hauz Khas area, police said. Multiple reports state the blaze occurs late Wednesday night and is suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner (AC) malfunction or blast. The officer’s son is injured in the incident and is taken to hospital for treatment, according to accounts from the outlets. Firefighters respond quickly and contain the flames. Police investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire. While reports describe the incident as consistent with an AC blast starting the fire, authorities do not indicate foul play at this stage. The house fire and the officer’s death prompt a probe by relevant agencies to assess circumstances leading to the incident and to confirm the suspected ignition source.