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Pune: 11 people injured after man pours petrol on pyre to fasten 'burning process'

Updated on: 01 May,2022 09:43 AM IST  |  Pune
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The incident took place at Kailash crematorium which is situated on the bank of the Mula-Mutha river in the Pune district of Maharashtra on April 30

Pune: 11 people injured after man pours petrol on pyre to fasten 'burning process'

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A total of 11 people suffered injuries during a funeral at a crematorium in Pune on Saturday, police said.


The incident took place at Kailash crematorium which is situated on the bank of the Mula-Mutha river in the Pune district of Maharashtra on Saturday.


According to a police official, a man tried to fasten the burning process at a funeral by pouring petrol into the pyre from a can which got exploded.


"10 people including the man that was pouring the petrol have suffered injuries. They have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment," said a police official.

Investigation into the matter is underway. More details are awaited.

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