31-10-2024 11:23 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Woman burnt to death while lighting candles for Kali Puja in Kolkata

An 82-year-old woman in Kolkata, living alone, died from cardiac arrest following severe burns while lighting Kali Puja candles. Despite efforts by caregivers and neighbors to assist her, the delay in medical response proved fatal. Police are investigating the incident and planning safety campaigns for elderly residents lighting earthen lamps.
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