<p>A fire-breathing stunt performed during <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/devotees-throng-temples-across-maharashtra-to-celebrate-ram-navami-23514073" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Ram Navami</strong></a> celebrations in Pune&rsquo;s Talegaon Dabhade village ended in tragedy on Sunday evening, after the performer suffered severe burns to his face.</p>
<p>The shocking <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/error-or-negligence-no-clarity-on-what-caused-bhandup-mishap-that-injured-8-railway-commuters--23436182" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>mishap</strong></a>, which took place near Maruti Mandir Chowk, was captured on mobile phones by scores of revellers who had gathered to watch the festivities.</p>
<p>According to local eyewitnesses, the performer, identified as Shivam Sudhir Kasar, a 20-year-old student from a local sports academy, was holding two flaming torches while ascending a Mallakhamb &ndash; a traditional wooden pole used for acrobatic and gymnastic performances. As he blew a mouthful of inflammable liquid onto the open flames, the fire instantly backfired, engulfing his face.</p>
<p>&ldquo;He lost control of his act and fell from the Mallakhamb. The crowd was in shock. Many people panicked and rushed to help,&rdquo; said a local resident who witnessed the incident.</p>
<p>Kasar was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. His condition has been reported as stable.</p>
<p>Initially, no First Information Report (FIR) had been filed. However, Zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gaikwad later confirmed to mid-day that an FIR had indeed been registered. &ldquo;An FIR has been lodged against the performer, Shivam Sudhir Kasar, under Section 287 of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bns-with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-23360118" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita</strong></a> (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter). His condition remains stable,&rdquo; Gaikwad stated.</p><p><script type="text/javascript">atOptions={'key':'d0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7','format':'iframe','height':90,'width':728,'params':{}};</script></p><p>
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