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Bayron Biswas Burned in Fire at Murshidabad Residence
A fire started at MLA Bayron Biswas’s home in Murshidabad on Saturday.
The home is also connected to his family’s bidi business.
Biswas was hurt and taken to a private hospital he owns.
Reports disagree about whether he was later moved to another hospital.
Fire crews put out the blaze.
One police account said it may have started near an air conditioner, but the cause has not been confirmed.
Reports also described a dispute in the family over property and business interests.
Officials are investigating, and political leaders wished Biswas a quick recovery.
Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas suffered burns when a fire broke out at his residence in Murshidabad on Saturday.
Reports place the residence in Dhulian or Samserganj and put the fire’s start at about 10:30 or 11 a.m.
Biswas was taken to a private hospital he owns; reports differ on whether he was later transferred to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital.
Fire crews brought the blaze under control; one report said three engines responded and the fire took about two hours to extinguish.
The cause remains under investigation; reports mention a possible air-conditioner fault and a family property dispute, but neither is established as the cause.
- Who
- Bayron Biswas, the Sagardighi MLA, was injured.
- What
- A fire broke out at his residence, leaving him with burns.
- Where
- At Biswas’s residence in Murshidabad district, identified in reports as Dhulian or Samserganj.
- When
- Saturday morning; reports give an approximate start time of 10:30 or 11 a.m.
- Why
- The cause of the fire has not been established; officials are investigating.
Reported explanations and accounts
Unconfirmed or differing accounts
Possible cause
Reported explanations and accounts
A preliminary police inquiry cited the air conditioner in Biswas’s room as where the fire originated.
Unconfirmed or differing accounts
Officials said the cause had not been established and that the fire service would investigate; reports also mentioned a family property dispute without confirming it caused the fire.
Biswas’s hospital
Reported explanations and accounts
One report said he was shifted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
Unconfirmed or differing accounts
Other reports said he remained under treatment at his private hospital, and one said he refused a proposed transfer.
Location of the residence
Reported explanations and accounts
Several reports identified the residence as being in Dhulian.
Unconfirmed or differing accounts
Another report placed it in Samserganj.
Key facts
- Injured
- Bayron Biswas, Sagardighi MLA
- Reported location
- His residence in Murshidabad district; reports identify it as Dhulian or Samserganj
- Reported time
- Around 10:30 or 11 a.m. on Saturday
- Injuries
- Burns to his hands and legs; one report also said part of his face was burned and about 25 per cent of his body was affected
- Treatment
- Taken to a private hospital he owns; reports differ on whether he was transferred to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital
- Fire response
- Fire crews brought the blaze under control; reports differ on the number of engines and how long it took
- Cause
- Unconfirmed; a police account cited the air conditioner in Biswas’s room as a preliminary lead
- Investigation
- Police and fire officials are examining the incident
Quotes
Police officer
Senior police officer commenting on Biswas' rescue and treatment
“Biswas was rescued and taken to a private nursing home owned by him. He is undergoing treatment there. He is likely to be shifted to the Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital.”
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“The fire service department will find out the cause of the fire.”
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Congress leader
“Bayron is a good-hearted person. I am very worried. If necessary, I will go to see him. I pray to God that he recovers quickly.”
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“I have heard about it and will get details of the matter. I wish him a speedy recovery.”
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Sources
Blaze at Bengal MLA Bayron Biswas' Murshidabad home leaves him with burn injuries, probe underway
Trinamool Congress MLA Bayron Biswas suffers burns in fire at Samserganj home - Telegraph India
Bengal MLA Bayron Biswas sustains severe burns after fire breaks out at his home
WB MLA Get Burn Injuries In Fire At Home
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