Mobed (priest) Ervad Nozer B Vajifdar (71) passed away on Monday morning at Bhatia Hospital of burn injuries. His Jama (priestly gown) caught fire while he was offering prayers on Saturday (Hormuzd Roj) during prayers at Aslaji Agiary, in the Congress House lane, V P Road located near Queen Mary School. Vajifdar lived at Gamadia Colony in Tardeo.

Sources said Vajifdar was rushed to Bhatia Hospital, however, he passed away as a result of complications following the burn injuries.