Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Man Allegedly Set Ablaze During Eid-e-Milad Preparations in Madhya Pradesh
A man in Madhya Pradesh was badly hurt during preparations for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.
Police say his neighbour, Ram Rahees Jaiswal, poured petrol on him and set him on fire.
The incident happened on Monday evening in Alhauwa village.
The injured man’s brothers and other people rushed to help him.
One rescuer also received a small burn on a finger.
The injured people were taken to a hospital in Rewa after receiving first aid.
Police said the two men were neighbours and had no known earlier family dispute.
The police are still investigating why it happened and have not arrested the suspect.
Azharuddin alias Raju was allegedly set on fire in Alhauwa village around 7 p.m. Monday.
Police allege neighbour Ram Rahees Jaiswal poured petrol on Azharuddin and ignited it.
Azharuddin’s brothers and others rescued him; one person suffered a minor finger burn.
The injured received first aid before being taken to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa.
Laur station head constable Surendra Singh Baghel was suspended over alleged mishandling; the suspect remained unarrested.
- Who
- Azharuddin alias Raju was allegedly attacked by his neighbour Ram Rahees Jaiswal; rescuers and police were also involved.
- What
- Azharuddin was allegedly doused with petrol and set ablaze during Eid-e-Milad preparations.
- When
- Monday evening at around 7 p.m.
- Where
- Alhauwa village, under Laur police station limits in Mauganj district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The motive was not established; police are investigating whether alcohol use or a mental health issue may have been involved.
Allegations of Police Negligence
Police Investigation and Response
Handling of the complaint
Allegations of Police Negligence
Allegations said police were negligent and did not register the complaint earlier.
Police Investigation and Response
Mauganj’s superintendent of police suspended head constable Surendra Singh Baghel over the alleged mishandling.
Possible motive
Allegations of Police Negligence
The reported account does not identify a confirmed motive for the attack.
Police Investigation and Response
Police said the neighbours’ families had no previous dispute and that there was no argument immediately before the incident; they are examining possible alcohol use or a mental health issue.
Suspect’s status
Allegations of Police Negligence
The alleged attacker remained at large after the incident.
Police Investigation and Response
Police said they were continuing efforts to determine the circumstances and arrest the suspect.
- Victim
- Azharuddin, also known as Raju
- Alleged suspect
- Neighbour Ram Rahees Jaiswal
- Incident time
- Around 7 p.m. on Monday
- Incident setting
- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi preparations
- Medical treatment
- First aid locally, followed by treatment at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa
- Police action
- Laur station head constable Surendra Singh Baghel was suspended over alleged negligence
- Arrest status
- The suspect had not been arrested when reported