WOMEN INJURED AFTER TRYING TO CROSS A FIRE PIT AS PART OF RELIGIOUS PRACTICE In a shocking incident a woman had a narrow escape after she attempted to cross a fire pit. She stumbled and fell into the pit and her saree caught fire.Although the police quickly managed to lift her out of the fire pit, she was grievously injured. A woman who was to step into the pit next as part of the ritual was noticeably hesitant after witnessing the incident herself . But she gathers the courage and steps into the fire pit, unfortunately she too tumbles and falls.The incident took place during Ramalingeshwara Brahmotsava. Both women have been shifted to a nearby hospital and are said to be out of danger.
Posted by NEWS9 on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
