New Delhi, February 8 The charred body of a bus assistant was found after a fire broke out in the vehicle in Vikaspuri, a western Delhi area, a Delhi Fire Services officer said on Sunday.
The fire department received a call about the incident at 12:33 am on Sunday from the Janakpuri fish market area, following which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot, he said.
During the firefighting operation, the body of Sunil Sharma, 25, who was identified as the bus driver's assistant, was found, he said.
The firefighting operations continued for over an hour, he added.
A police officer said it is suspected that the fire was caused by an incense stick.