Updated On: 27 November, 2025 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
In VB Nagar, five childhood friends allegedly set 21-year-old Abdul Khan on fire during his birthday celebration after a sudden quarrel. The accused, aged 18–21, were arrested, and Khan is receiving treatment for serious burn injuries. Police continue their investigation

A still from CCTV footage of the incident. PIC/X/@vani_mehrotra
The five men who set ablaze their 21-year-old childhood friend early on Tuesday, November 25, allegedly told the VB Nagar police that the incident occured while they were having fun celebrating the victim`s birthday. The police, have arrested all the accussed who are aged between 18 to 21. The police said the exact trigger behind the assault remains unclear, but it appears to have stemmed from a sudden argument during the celebration.
Birthday turns violent