Telangana: Man set on fire after he sprinkles colour on another person during Holi celebrations

Holi 2023: A horrific incident took place during Holi celebrations in Telangana's Medak district. A man was set ablaze allegedly by another person after he sprinkled colour on the latter on Tuesday. The victim is undergoing treatment in a hospital, police said on Wednesday.

The incident happened in Marpally village of Regode mandal during Holi celebrations following an argument between them. The man (victim) was told by the person not to apply colour to him, but the former smeared him with colour. Enraged over the same, the man poured petrol on the man and allegedly set him on fire.

The victim sustained severe burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Hyderabad, police said. A case was registered and the accused has been taken into custody. Further probe is on.

(With inputs from PTI)

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