Goa, Sept. 6 -- An elderly woman from Malkarnem in Quepem taluka lost her life in a tragic domestic accident earlier this week. The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Usha Prabhu Malkarnekar. She sustained critical burn injuries after her saree accidentally caught fire while she was lighting an oil lamp at her residence.

Reports state that the mishap occurred during her daily household prayers. Within seconds, the flame spread to her attire, engulfing her in fire. Neighbours and family members rushed in upon hearing her cries and managed to extinguish the flames. However, by then Malkarnekar had already suffered severe injuries.

She was shifted to Goa Medical College and Hospital in Bambolim, where doctors tried to save her. Desp...