In a deeply tragic incident that occurred in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, a man lost his life after jumping into the funeral pyre of his deceased friend on the banks of the Yamuna river. The incident unfolded on Saturday, leaving the local community in shock and mourning. The deceased, identified as Ashok, a 42-year-old resident of Nagla Khangar police station area, had been battling cancer and unfortunately passed away on Saturday morning.
His last rites were solemnized on the banks of the Yamuna at approximately 11 am, with a gathering of mourners bidding their final farewell. Among the attendees was Ashok’s close friend, Anand, aged 40. As the mourners began dispersing from the cremation site, a sudden and shocking act unfolded. Without warning, Anand leaped into the funeral pyre that still burned with Ashok’s remains. Witnesses acted swiftly, pulling Anand out of the pyre and rushing him to the district hospital.
Realizing the gravity of his injuries, medical professionals referred him to Agra Medical College. However, despite their best efforts, Anand tragically succumbed to his injuries during the journey. The authorities have launched an investigation into this heart-wrenching incident, seeking to comprehend the motives behind Anand’s inexplicable act. The local community is left grappling with grief, struggling to come to terms with the loss of two lives in such a devastating and unforeseen manner.