While lighting diyas, 3 suffer burns in Ambala

Tribune News Service

Ambala, April 6

A couple and their minor son suffered burn injuries when they were standing in their balcony to light ‘diyas’ last night on the call given by the Prime Minister.

The victims have been identified as Aman Sharma (30), Gudia Kumari (25) and Daksh (two-and-a-half-years old), residents of Gagan Vihar colony of Tundla Mandi in Panjokhra.

As per the information available, the victims were standing in their balcony and a neighbour in the opposite house was lighting some ‘diyas’ in a pan (tasla) on his roof.

He poured some thinner in the ‘diyas’, following which massive flames erupted and the victims came in contact with the fire.

In his complaint, Aman has stated that due to the flames, their clothes caught fire. After hearing their screams, his brother and neighbour reached there and rushed them to Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment, from where Aman and his wife were referred to GMCH-32. Their son is undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital in Ambala.

While Aman has suffered burn injury on his face, his wife has suffered burn injuries on the face, chest, and back. Their son has suffered burns on one side of his body.

Investigating Officer ASI Karambir said, “A contractor had given the house to some labourers. One labourer, Sunil Kumar, poured thinner in the ‘diyas’ due to which massive flames erupted. The woman has suffered nearly 25 per cent burns. The suspect will be arrested soon.”

A case has been registered at Panjokhra police station under Sections 285 and 337 of the IPC.