MAPUSA
In a tragic incident a 32-year-old woman from Aldona suffered 70 per cent burn injuries at her home late Monday evening.
She has been admitted at the Goa Medical College and Hospital in Bambolim where her condition is reported to be critical.
The victim Dikshita Naik is a resident of Aldona. The incident happened at around 9 pm.
According to sources, the woman accidentally poured petrol in diyas (earthen lamps) thinking that it was oil some of which fell on her body setting her ablaze.
Locals rushed her to the district hospital from where she was shifted to the GMC later. Mapusa Police is investigating the matter.
