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Crime
Betul Man Set on Fire Over 100‑Rupee Dispute, Transfer to Bhopal Planned
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:36 PM
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In Betul, a man was set on fire after a 100‑rupee dispute and is being transferred to Bhopal for treatment.
A violent incident unfolded in Betul when a man named Rajesh was attacked with petrol after a dispute over a 100‑rupee amount. The assault left Rajesh severely burned, with his condition described as critical by medical staff.
Doctors are preparing to transfer Rajesh to a specialist facility in Bhopal for advanced care, as his injuries are deemed too severe for local treatment.
Police are actively searching for the suspect(s) responsible for the attack. Authorities have not yet released details about the alleged assailants.
The incident has drawn attention to the escalating violence over minor disputes in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of law and order.
Doctors are preparing to transfer Rajesh to a specialist facility in Bhopal for advanced care, as his injuries are deemed too severe for local treatment.
Police are actively searching for the suspect(s) responsible for the attack. Authorities have not yet released details about the alleged assailants.
The incident has drawn attention to the escalating violence over minor disputes in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of law and order.