A newlywed woman is seriously injured after flames engulf her during a barbecue at a homestay in Darjeeling while she is on her honeymoon with her husband. A video shared in connection with the incident shows the husband trying to pull her away or fight the fire as she burns. The woman is reported to be in critical condition, while police investigate what led to the fire.
Relatives allege that the homestay authorities delayed providing timely medical assistance. Police are examining the circumstances of the barbecue and the response that followed the incident. Different reports emphasize the husband’s actions captured on video and the allegations about the speed of medical care, while the investigation is ongoing and official details about the cause of the flames are not yet complete.
