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Four Arrested After Newlywed Suffers Severe Burns at Darjeeling Homestay Barbecue
- •Four individuals, including the homestay owner, were arrested following an incident where newlywed Nikita Saha sustained 60% burns during a barbecue in Darjeeling's Sitong area.
- •The incident occurred when a person allegedly poured kerosene onto the barbecue grill, causing flames to engulf Nikita Saha; her husband was also injured attempting to rescue her.
- •Police seized CCTV footage reportedly showing a liquid being poured onto the grill, leading to the sudden flare-up, and are investigating the nature of the liquid and homestay safety.
- •The arrests were made after Nikita Saha's family filed a complaint alleging negligence and inadequate safety measures at the homestay.
- •The homestay owner reportedly admitted an employee's negligence, stating kerosene was used instead of cooking oil, while the family claims turpentine oil was used and no safety precautions were taken.
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The fire broke out after a liquid was poured onto a barbecue grill during a session at a homestay in Darjeeling's Sitong area, causing sudden and intense flames to engulf the newlywed woman. While the husband alleged that turpentine oil was used, the homestay owner acknowledged negligence by an employee who allegedly poured kerosene instead of cooking oil.
Four people were arrested by police on Saturday in connection with the incident. Those taken into custody include the owner of the homestay, a staff member, and the individual who allegedly poured the flammable liquid onto the barbecue grill.
The newlywed woman, Nikita Saha, suffered 60% burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Siliguri, where her condition was reported to be serious. Her husband sustained burns while attempting to rescue her and has since been discharged following initial treatment.
