Baby dies in accidental fire

A horrific incident occurred in Bhamian area of Ludhiana on Saturday morning, in which one-year-old Arjun died in a fire. The accident occurred around 10 am.

According to reports, Arjun’s parents had an argument the previous night. Arjun’s mother, Reena Devi, said that her husband left home that morning without eating and she went to the factory to persuade him to have some food.

Meanwhile, the children in the house were playing with a match box when a spark landed on Arjun wrapped in a blanket, and a fire broke out. Arjun’s mother said on seeing the flamesrushed in to grab Arjun, who was badly burnt.

On getting information, the father immediately rushed home. He picked up the child and rushed him to the Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.