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'For a social media reel': Kolkata teen blindfolded, doused in petrol and set on fire

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TOI West BengalNovember 6, 20261 min read

'For a social media reel': Kolkata teen blindfolded, doused in petrol and set on fire

In a horrifying incident in southern Kolkata, a teenage boy was brutally attacked by three individuals who blindfolded him, drenched him in petrol, and ignited him. This shocking act was allegedly filmed for social media, while the victim's family suggests it stemmed from financial disagreements. Despite sustaining severe burns on October 27, the boy is in stable condition.

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