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Delhi Man Accused of Arson, Firefighter Injured
31 Oct
Summary
- Man allegedly set his house on fire in northwest Delhi.
- An LPG cylinder exploded, injuring a firefighter.
- The accused has been charged with mischief by fire.
A significant fire broke out in Jahangirpuri, northwest Delhi, on Friday, allegedly started by a 30-year-old man. The incident occurred on the ground floor of a three-storey building where the accused resided with his mother.
During the firefighting efforts, an LPG cylinder within the house exploded. This explosion resulted in an injury to Assistant Fire Officer Ankit, 32, who suffered approximately 25% burns to his face, hair, and hands.
Ankit was initially treated at Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital before being transferred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences burn ward. Police have registered a case against the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for mischief by fire.
