Youth burnt alive in freak mishap

Visakhapatnam: In a tragic incident, a 28-year-old man was charred to death at LG Polymers at RR Venkatapuram village on Saturday. The victim was identified as N Kumar Raja working as a daily wage labourer in the company. 

The incident took place when he put fire to the garbage after sweeping the premises. Due to heavy wind, the fire engulfed and he was caught in it.  Co-workers when rushed to rescued after he raised alarm but in vain.  On receiving information, police and fire department personnel rushed to the spot and doused the fire. Raja was burnt alive. Police registered a case and the body was sent to KGH for post-mortem. Further investigation is on.