Palghar Tragedy: 35-Year-Old Debt-Ridden Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire In Virar; Wife & Nephew Injured

Virar: A major fire broke out in an apartment in the Mama Nagar area of Virar East around 12:30 am on Saturday. Three people suffered burn injuries in the incident, and one of them died.

Frequent Fire Incidents in Vasai-Virar

Fire incidents have been occurring one after another in the Vasai-Virar region. The latest occurred at the Arun Deep Plaza building in Mama Nagar, Virar East, where a ground-floor flat suddenly caught fire, causing panic among residents.

Fire Brigade Response

The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Fire Brigade was immediately informed, following which firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control.

One Dead, Two Injured

Three people sustained burn injuries in the apartment fire. One of them, identified as Akhilesh Vishwakarma, died. The two others injured while attempting to rescue him were admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.

Suicide by Fire

According to the preliminary investigation, Akhilesh Vishwakarma allegedly set himself on fire due to mounting debt. The two others were injured when they tried to save him. A case of accidental death (ADR) has been registered at the Virar Police Station, and further investigation is underway, said Senior Police Inspector Lalu Ture.

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