Heater Accident: Man burned to death

SHERGARH: A man died after he accidentally set himself on fire in Lond Khwar area of Shergarh, Mardan Sunday night. Police told journalists the deceased, Khan Said, had burnt coal and kept it in a bowl in his room to keep the place warm. “He fell asleep; later in the night his blanket accidently touched the coal and caught fire.” Subsequently, added the official, the man burned to death without anyone noticing the fire. His family members found him dead in the morning; his face was unrecognisable due to the severe burn marks.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 29^th, 2015.