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Crime
Kolkata Teen Set on Fire by Friends for Social Media Reel; Three Arrested
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:47 AM
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In Kolkata, a teenager was set on fire by five friends while filming a social media reel. Three of the friends have been taken into custody by police.
Police in Kolkata have arrested three youths in connection with a shocking incident in which a teenager was set on fire by five friends while attempting to create a social media reel. The victim sustained serious burns and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
According to authorities, the incident took place in a residential area of the city. The arrested individuals are being questioned over the motive and the extent of their involvement.
The police have launched a full investigation and are seeking additional witnesses. They have urged anyone with information about the event to come forward.
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for stricter enforcement of laws against such reckless behavior.
According to authorities, the incident took place in a residential area of the city. The arrested individuals are being questioned over the motive and the extent of their involvement.
The police have launched a full investigation and are seeking additional witnesses. They have urged anyone with information about the event to come forward.
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for stricter enforcement of laws against such reckless behavior.