Hostel warden succumbs to burn injuries

Ballari: It has come to light that a person, who was injured after falling into Alayi Kuni, a fire pit, during Muharram festival in Kyadigehalu village on Friday, succumbed to the burn injuries on Saturday.Deceased is identified as Devaraju, 28, a local resident. He allegedly fell into a fire pit while crossing it as part of the Muharram ritual. He allegedly lost his balance and fell into the fire. Oil ignited the fire and he was immediately taken to a local hospital before being shifted to VIMS hospital in Ballari.Kurugod police have registered a case and are investigating it. Devaraj was working as a warden in a private hostel in Nalapad, Mangaluru. He allegedly come to his native for Muharram. He was married last year.