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Boy Dies After Fire Dance Practice Mishap
23 Sep
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy died after suffering severe burns during dance practice.
- The accident occurred during a traditional Dhamal dance involving fire.
- Police are investigating the incident for any criminal involvement.
A 10-year-old boy from Talala, in the Gir Somnath district, passed away on Wednesday at Rajkot Civil Hospital. His death followed nearly four weeks after sustaining critical burns during a practice session for a traditional Dhamal dance performance on August 28.
The Dhamal dance, practiced by the Siddi community of African heritage, often incorporates fire-related acts. During the rehearsal, a flammable liquid from the boy's mouth reportedly spilled onto his attire, igniting and spreading flames rapidly as he ran.
Suffering burns across more than 50% of his body, the child was initially treated in Junagadh before being transferred to Rajkot Civil Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed. Police have registered a report and are conducting further investigations, including a postmortem, to determine any potential criminal negligence.
