Eight sustain burns after bhandara catches fire during local body poll celebrations in Jejuri

Inspector Deepak Waghchure of Jejuri police station said, “Initial observations suggest when the celebration of the local body election victory of two NCP candidates was being held, some people were showering the bhandara. There were diyas which were lit for the rituals. These diyas had camphor. Primary probe suggests that the turmeric being showered came in contact with the flames of the diya resulting in sudden momentary fire. At least eight persons including two newly elected corporators Swarupa Khomne and Monika Ghadage sustained minor burns. All were taken to a local hospital and have been given preliminary treatment before being released.”

Inspector Waghchure added a probe will be conducted into the sequence of events and the exact composition of the bhandara being used.