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Stamp Vendor Burned Alive in Car Inferno
23 Aug
Summary
- A 43-year-old stamp vendor died in a car fire.
- The incident occurred while traveling to his native village.
- Investigation into the cause of the blaze is underway.
A 43-year-old stamp vendor tragically lost his life on Sunday morning when his car burst into flames en route to his native village. Raj Narayan Verma, who worked at the Barabanki district court, was traveling to meet his mother in Bariyarpur, Barabanki district.
Verma had made a brief stop before continuing his journey. As he turned off the Ayodhya highway towards Bariyarpur around 9 am, his car was suddenly engulfed in a fierce fire. The flames spread rapidly, trapping him inside the vehicle before he could exit.
Bystanders alerted the police and fire brigade. Despite a swift response from emergency teams, the car was completely destroyed, and Verma succumbed to fatal burns. Authorities are investigating the cause, exploring possibilities of mechanical or electrical failure. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and forensic analysis is expected to reveal the definitive cause of the blaze.
