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
The accused — Ayaz Malik, Ayan Malik, Salman Chaudhary, Ajjubaila Khan and Sarif Shaikh — grew up with the victim, Abdul Khan, in the same locality, police said. They reached his residence around midnight with a cake. Moments after stepping out of the building post-celebration, a quarrel broke out. Police said what the youths described as “masti masti mein” — friendly banter — quickly escalated into a brutal assault.
Beaten and set on fire
According to the police, the attack began around 12.10 am when the group allegedly dragged Khan out of his home, hit him with stones and wooden sticks, and set his clothes on fire using a lighter. Two of the accused allegedly ignited his clothes while the others continued beating him.As the flames spread across his chest, arms and face, Khan screamed for help and ran towards a nearby water tap. Neighbours rushed him to Rajawadi Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment for serious burn injuries.
Case registered
An attempt-to-murder case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. All five accused have been arrested and remanded to police custody. Further investigation is underway.
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