Youth set on fire after being stopped for smoking at Anupur petrol pump; two arrested

Anupur's local petrol station became the scene of a violent clash when an employee asked three young men to stop smoking on the premises. After the initial confrontation, two of the youths left the site but returned a short while later, armed with sticks, and assaulted the attendant, setting him on fire.
The assault was captured on video and quickly spread on social media, highlighting the severity of the attack. Witnesses reported that the assailants used wooden sticks to strike the employee, causing severe burns before fleeing the scene.
Law enforcement arrived promptly, securing the area and apprehending one of the attackers along with a minor who was identified as an accomplice. Both were placed under police protection, while officials continue to search for the third suspect believed to be involved in the incident.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety at fuel stations and the need for stricter enforcement of anti-smoking regulations in public spaces.