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Crime
Four minors set fellow teen on fire with petrol in Darbhanga's Simri area
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:01 PM
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A teenager returning from the Dussehra fair in Simri, Darbhanga was doused with petrol and set ablaze by four other minors; the victim is undergoing treatment at DMCH.
Darbhanga district's Simri police‑station jurisdiction witnessed a violent incident on Tuesday when a minor returning from the Dussehra fair was sprayed with petrol and deliberately set on fire by four other adolescents. The attack occurred shortly after the fair concluded, as the victim was walking back home.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and the severely burned child was rushed to Darbhanga Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where doctors have begun intensive care. The extent of the injuries has been described as serious, with the victim requiring extensive treatment for burns.
Local police have registered a case against the four accused minors on charges of attempted murder and arson. Investigators are collecting statements and forensic evidence to determine the motive behind the brutal act. The incident has prompted calls for stricter supervision of youth gatherings in the area.
Authorities have also warned parents and guardians to monitor their children closely, especially during large public events such as fairs, to prevent similar tragedies.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and the severely burned child was rushed to Darbhanga Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where doctors have begun intensive care. The extent of the injuries has been described as serious, with the victim requiring extensive treatment for burns.
Local police have registered a case against the four accused minors on charges of attempted murder and arson. Investigators are collecting statements and forensic evidence to determine the motive behind the brutal act. The incident has prompted calls for stricter supervision of youth gatherings in the area.
Authorities have also warned parents and guardians to monitor their children closely, especially during large public events such as fairs, to prevent similar tragedies.