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Hamirpur Handpump Mystery: Water Catches Fire, Villagers Claim Petrol Sourced
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News18•19-10-2026, 11:12
Hamirpur Handpump Mystery: Water Catches Fire, Villagers Claim Petrol Sourced
- •A bizarre incident in Gaurikala village of Hamirpur shows water coming out of a handpump catching fire instantly when exposed to a matchstick.
- •Villagers claim an oil-like greasy substance resembling petrol or diesel is emerging along with the water, causing widespread panic.
- •The phenomenon was first noticed by a local resident named Anil Dubey while bathing his animals near the handpump.
- •Water samples have been collected and sent for scientific investigation to determine the exact nature and source of the flammable substance.
Key Questions Answered
An oil-like greasy substance was reported coming out of a handpump in Gaurikala village, which caught fire when a matchstick was lit in it.
The issue was discovered when a local resident named Anil Dubey was bathing his animals and noticed an oil-like greasiness in the water.
Water samples have been sent for investigation to determine the exact identity of the substance and whether there is any chemical leakage nearby.
