Sad news has come to the fore in the incident of an old man pouring petrol on his son and daughter-in-law and setting them on fire. The daughter-in-law died while undergoing treatment at Cuttack Private Medical Centre. The son is undergoing treatment in the ICU, which is critical.
Such a tragic incident took place last night in Godisahi Barsingha village of Barang Thana, Cuttack district. For some reason, old man Govardhan Raut poured petrol on his son-in-law and set him on fire. Villagers rescued both of them in burning condition and admitted them to Cuttack SCB Medical Centre. But later both were shifted to a private medical center.
Govardhan’s son Dinbandhu Raut was burnt over 50% of his body, while his daughter-in-law’s body was burnt over 70%. Dinbandhu’s wife reportedly passed out while both were being treated in the ICU. Dinbandhu’s condition is also critical.
The police detained Govardhan Raut and interrogated him. It is not clear why he took such an extreme step and burnt his son-in-law by pouring petrol on him.