Jhansi,

16 March (HS): On Sunday, a young woman and her baby

boy died from burn injuries in the Lahchura region of Jhansi. Police officials have described the event as

suspicious. Superintendent of Police

Gopinath Soni said that Pooja, 20, and her son were found in flames. According to initial reports, Pooja used a

combustible material while making breakfast, causing both herself and her

infant to catch fire. Other family

members are said to have been working in surrounding fields at the time. Neighbors who observed the fire alerted the

family and police, who came after the tragedy had occurred. Pooja’s husband, Kaushal Kushwaha, and his

parents are currently in police custody as investigations continue. The deceased’s remains have been sent for

post-mortem investigation to get more insight into the situation.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi