{
  "id": 8289587,
  "title": "Woman suffers 60% burns after barbecue fire at Darjeeling homestay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/woman-suffers-60-burns-after-barbecue-fire-at-darjeeling-homestay",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T19:11:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/woman-suffers-60-burns-after-barbecue-fire-at-darjeeling-homestay/article71482370.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A newlywed woman, Nikita Saha, suffered 60% burns in a barbecue accident at a homestay in Darjeeling, India. Her husband, Samir Das, also sustained burns while attempting to rescue her. The incident occurred on Thursday night after kerosene was poured onto the barbecue instead of cooking oil, according to police. Nikita is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Siliguri, while Das was discharged after receiving initial medical care. The couple, who recently married after a long-term relationship, had traveled to Sitong for their honeymoon. CCTV footage captured the rapid spread of flames and showed Mr. Das using his T-shirt to extinguish the fire on his wife. The homestay owner, Nihal Ayan, admitted to negligence, stating that kerosene was used instead of cooking oil. The family claims that no safety measures were taken and that the authorities did not provide adequate assistance. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and a probe is underway to determine the exact cause.",
  "summary": "No one has been arrested in connection with the incident so far, which took place on September 17 night",
  "key_points": [
    "Nikita Saha suffers 60% burns in Darjeeling homestay barbecue accident",
    "Husband Samir Das attempts rescue, suffers burns while using T-shirt",
    "Homestay owner admits negligence, authorities conduct probe"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Darjeeling honeymoon turns tragic for newlyweds after BBQ fire engulfs woman, incident caught on cam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/darjeeling-honeymoon-turns-tragic-for-newlyweds-after-bbq-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:16:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}