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Thane Woman Dies After Dress Catches Fire During Home Puja

Archana Dharmendra Kumar, 48, succumbed to severe burn injuries after her saree ignited while lighting lamps during a religious ritual at her Kalyan home.

The fire quickly engulfed her clothing, causing severe burn injuries, said police.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on Saturday in Kalyan, a town on the outskirts of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • Archana Dharmendra Kumar's dress caught fire while she was lighting oil lamps during a home puja ceremony.
  • Family members rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries early Sunday morning.
  • Police have registered the case as an accidental death and sent her body for a post-mortem examination.
  • Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the incident but have not reported any foul play or negligence.