Ranchi, October 25: The driver and helper of a bus were burnt to death after the bus caught fire to the flames of earthen lamps kept inside on Diwali night in Ranchi. The tragic incident took place at Khadgarha bus stand under the Ranchi Lower Bazar police station area on Monday night.

According to Ranchi Police, on the night of Diwali, the driver and the helper performed puja in the bus. They lit diyas inside the bus. After the puja, they slept inside the bus. Gujarat Reports 500% Spike in Burn Cases on Diwali 2022; Physical Assault Incidents Witness Spike of 112%.

Meanwhile, the flame of the burning diyas engulfed the bus on fire. Both the driver and the helper were charred to death. The bus was to leave for its destination on Tuesday morning. Arunachal Pradesh Fire: Nearly 700 Shops Gutted as Blaze Ravages Naharlagun Daily Market Near Itanagar (Watch Video).

After getting information, the fire tenders rushed to the spot but by then the bus was completely raged up. Police also reached the spot and recovered the bodies. The bodies were sent for post-mortem.

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