Uttarakhand: Man Throws Hot Oil On Cook's Assistant After Argument Over Tikki's Taste

A man suffered severe burns allegedly after being attacked with hot oil during a function in Uttarakhand’s Kashipur district. The incident took place on April 20 following an argument over the quality of tikki served at the event. The injured man, Raju, was immediately taken to a private hospital for treatment. A police complaint has been filed by the cook Ashok Kumar and an investigation is underway.

According to the complaint, Khadakpur resident Ashok Kumar was preparing tikkis at the event, with Raju assisting him. A young man, dissatisfied with the tikki's taste, verbally abused them when offered a replacement. In the heat of the argument, the youth allegedly threw a nearby pan of hot oil, which spilt onto Raju, causing major burns, a Jagran.com report stated.

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Following the attack, the accused initially promised to cover Raju's medical expenses but later failed to offer any help. Raju, whose financial condition is poor, continues to struggle with the cost of his treatment.

Basfodan Police Station officials have registered the complaint and launched an investigation into the matter. Efforts are underway to identify and take action against the accused.

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In another incident, a petty dispute over who would take the first roti turned deadly in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh on Wednesday night. Harishchandra allegedly killed his younger brother, Surendra, by striking him on the head with an iron pipe while he slept, following an argument. Police arrested Harishchandra the next day and sent him to jail. Villagers claimed he had a history of violence and frequently assaulted his mother.