Man succumbs to burn injuries
Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- A man, who was among 15 people suffering burn injuries in a fire at a cooking hall in Hanuman temple in Barnala district, died at a hospital on Thursday, police said.
The blaze erupted on Tuesday evening in the temple in Dhanaula when 'langar' was being prepared for devotees.
Flames quickly spread in the cooking hall after diesel spilled over while the fuel was being poured into the stove by a cook, they said.
Sixteen people were injured in the incident and among them, six suffered 70 to 80% burn injuries and they were admitted to Faridkot Medical College and Hospital.
Ram Jatan, who hailed from Barnala district, and was critically injured, died at the hospital, a police officer said. HTC...
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