Dhaba employee battling burn injuries

Two angry customers pour petrol, set him on fire.

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The staff of a reputed dhaba near Hesaraghatta lake in Soladevanahally police station limits is battling for life after he was set on fire by pouring petrol by one of the customers. The incident happened three days ago and the police are yet to make any arrests.

The injured has been identified as Manoj, a native of Hassan. The attack happened at U Turn Paradise on the Hessaraghatta Lake Road.

Manoj had asked two customers to clear the bill and leave as it was closing time. The customers had picked a fight with him and left.

Manoj used to sleep inside the bar, and early morning there was a knock on the door. When he opened the door, he found the same antagonistic customers at the doorstep.

They poured petrol on Manoj and lit the fire. Before he could realize what had happened, his body was on fire. He rushed inside and raised an alarm, but as he was alone, help came a bit late.

The entire incident has been captured on CCTV. The victim can be seen running helter-skelter with flames.

Arpith, the owner of the dhaba has provided the CCTV footage to the police. He has also given his statements to the police which triggered the attack on his staff.

Manoj is battling for life in a hospital and his condition is said to be critical. The upper part of his body is completely burnt.

The Soladevanahally police have registered a case and are on the lookout for the accused. Further investigations are on.