New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- A tragic fire in a multi-storey building in Kota's Anantpura area has claimed the lives of 10-year-old television actor Veer Sharma and his elder brother, 15-year-old Shaurya Sharma.

The incident reportedly occurred late on Saturday night inside the Deep Shree apartment complex.

According to police, both children reportedly died of suffocation after being trapped in thick smoke. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building, where the boys were alone at the time.

Neighbours noticed smoke coming out of the flat and rushed to help. They reportedly broke down the door and managed to pull the children out. The boys were taken to a hospital in an unconscious state but were declared dead on arrival.

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