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- Nikita Saha suffered 60% burns while at a homestay in Darjeeling after a fire broke out during a barbecue session.
- The incident allegedly occurred when kerosene was used instead of cooking oil, though initial reports from the victim's family cited turpentine.
- Local police have launched an investigation after receiving a complaint regarding negligence and inadequate emergency response from the homestay authorities.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the police investigation into the homestay's safety protocols.
- Whether formal charges are filed against the homestay owner or staff.
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Samir Das
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“Ms. Nikita's husband alleged that the fire broke out after turpentine oil was poured onto the barbecue.”
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…rapidly after something was poured onto the barbecue, causing Nikita to catch fire. It also showed Mr. Samir trying to put out the flames by removing his T-shirt and using it to extinguish the fire on his wife's body. Ms. Nikita's husband alleged that the fire broke out after turpentine oil was poured onto the barbecue. However, homestay owner Nihal Ayan reportedly acknowledged negligence by an employee and said kerosene had been poured instead of cooking oil. The family has also alleged that no safety precautions were taken, and the…
Nihal Ayan
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“homestay owner Nihal Ayan reportedly acknowledged negligence by an employee and said kerosene had been poured instead of cooking oil.”
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…to put out the flames by removing his T-shirt and using it to extinguish the fire on his wife's body. Ms. Nikita's husband alleged that the fire broke out after turpentine oil was poured onto the barbecue. However, homestay owner Nihal Ayan reportedly acknowledged negligence by an employee and said kerosene had been poured instead of cooking oil. The family has also alleged that no safety precautions were taken, and the homestay authorities did not provide adequate assistance after the incident. "A vehicle was called to take Nikita to the hospital, but it…
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Named India · Darjeeling · Nikita Saha · Samir Das · Siliguri · Sitong · Kurseong Police Station · Nihal Ayan
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