Father and 2-year-old son die in fire caused by spilling petrol during Diwali

In a horrific fire incident during Diwali celebrations in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district, a father and his 2-year-old son have lost their lives. According to a report by India Today, the son, Daksh, and the father, Dineshbhai alias Bijalbhai Chauhan, died after suffering severe burn injuries.

The incident occurred on November 7 in Chikhli village of Una taluka. While petrol was being filled into a motorcycle at the family's home, petrol was accidentally spilled onto a nearby lit diya, causing an immediate fire. A petrol can of approximately 20 litres kept near the house also caught fire and exploded, leading to the entire house being quickly engulfed in flames.

At the time of the incident, 2-year-old Daksh was sleeping inside the house and became trapped in the fire. To save their son, father Dineshbhai and mother Samjuben risked their lives and jumped into the flames, successfully rescuing Daksh. However, during this rescue operation, all four family members were severely burnt. Dineshbhai, Samjuben, Daksh, and their 14-year-old daughter Darshana were injured in the tragedy.

Daksh passed away during treatment at the hospital. Three days after the incident, despite medical efforts, the father, Dineshbhai, also died. The family's 14-year-old daughter, Darshana, is now out of danger and has been discharged from the hospital. On the other hand, the condition of the mother, Samjuben, remains critical and her treatment is ongoing.

The tragic deaths of the father and son have cast a wave of mourning over Chikhli village. The entire family is now hoping for an improvement in mother Samjuben's health and that she wins her battle for life.