Bhadohi,

04 Jan (HS): A 50-year-old man died here after reportedly having an epileptic

seizure and falling into a bon fire he was warming himself by, according to

police on Sunday. On

Saturday night, the event occurred in Bhakora village, which is part of the

Chauri police station jurisdiction. According to Station House Officer (SHO)

Ram Sarikh Gautam, Basawan alias Kallu (50), who had epilepsy, was warming

himself by a bonfire outside his house at 10 p.m. when he had a seizure and fell

into the flames. The SHO stated that Jaydei, his wife, was working inside the

residence. Around a half-hour later, locals recognized the stench of burning

flesh and rushed to investigate.

They

discovered Basawan lying face down in the blaze, with half of his body severely

burned. Gautam claimed he was already dead. According to police, after

obtaining information about the occurrence, the corpse was checked and handed

over to the family. Basawan's final rites were held subsequently.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi