A tragic incident in Hudkeshwar claimed the life of a 58-year-old woman, Lalita Naresh Vinchurkar, who succumbed to severe burn injuries six days after her saree caught fire from an oil lamp in her kitchen.
The accident took place on November 25 at around 11:00 am at her residence in Plot No. 164, Mahatma Gandhi Nagar. Lalita was near the home altar in the kitchen, fetching medicine, when her saree accidentally came in contact with the burning lamp. She sustained severe burns on both legs.
Family members immediately took her to Medical Hospital for treatment. However, despite medical efforts, she passed away on December 1 at 8:35 am.
Hudkeshwar Police have registered a case of accidental death based on medical findings. Further investigations are in progress.