Overview
- Police say the attack occurred around 10 pm on January 10 in Yadav Nagar, Jogeshwari West.
- The victim, 44-year-old Rajendra Jayaram Yadav, sustained about 25% burns and is being treated at Mallika Hospital after an initial stop at a trauma centre.
- Investigators report that accused Nagendra Yadav, 22, returned to the stall with an inflammable liquid and a lighter and ignited the victim from behind.
- Amboli police recorded the victim’s statement and registered an attempt-to-murder case under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita before making the arrest.
- Residents helped extinguish the flames, and local media report the incident was captured on CCTV.