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Woman dies after her dress catches fire during 'puja' at home in Maharashtra's Kalyan
Updated On: 28 April, 2025 07:49 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
The woman was lighting lamps near deities during 'puja' at home when her dress accidentally caught fire, said an officer from the Manpada police station in Thane district
The family members of the woman rushed her to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to burn injuries, an official said. Representational Pic/File
A woman died after suffering severe burn injuries while performing a religious ritual at her home in Maharashtra's Kalyan area in Thane district, the police said on Monday, reported the PTI.
The woman was identified as 48-year-old Archana Dharmendra Kumar, a resident of Kalyan town on Mumbai's outskirts.
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