Woman Dies, 6 Injured in Petrol Attack on Home in Giridih; Police Investigate

A tragic incident was reported in the Giridih district of Jharkhand in which a woman lost her life and six family members were severely injured in a petrol attack that created a devastating fire. The Shitalpur locality in Mufassil police station jurisdiction was the site of this incident in which the attackers poured petrol through the window into the house, which resulted in a huge explosion.
Details of the Incident
According to Umesh Das, the head of the household, they were sleeping when they heard the sound of falling water. When they went out to investigate, they found that it was not water but petrol that had been poured around the house. The house's door was locked from the outside, and they were trapped inside. The assailant lit the petrol with a match, setting the house on fire. The fire spread so fast, causing a subsequent explosion, thus destroying a large part of the structure. The ceiling was severely affected, while the bricks fell off the walls.
Casualties and Injuries
Umesh's mother-in-law Bedani Devi lost her life in the fire; his wife Sabita Devi, father-in-law Tukoon Ravidas, and son Sunny survived with severe burn injuries. It has been stated by officials that their condition remains critical after they were shifted to RIMS. Similarly, Sunny was found in such a state with injuries. A brother Sandeep Kumar along with sister Lakshmi Kumari is presently under treatment. He also bears bad burns all over but as of now said to be in a stable position.
Family's Shock and Police investigation
Umesh Das said that his mother-in-law and father-in-law had come to his home from Kolkata one day prior to the incident. His mother in-law is not alive and his father in-law is left in a dangerous condition. Umesh confirmed that the family never had any dispute with anyone and was completely mystified about the attack.
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The local police have started an investigation on the case, and the authorities are trying to find out who did this heinous crime. The family is distraught, and the community is still in shock over the tragic event.