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