Kolkata Man Set Ablaze During Stunt Video Shoot; Three Arrested

Three individuals have been arrested in Kolkata following an incident in which a man was forced to ingest petrol and set ablaze while filming content for social media, authorities said Monday. The victim sustained significant burn injuries during the stunt, which was reportedly undertaken for online video production purposes. According to police, the three accused had coerced the man to participate in the dangerous act, which left him with severe burns across his body. The victim managed to flee the scene by running and removing his burning clothing. Nearby residents intervened immediately, providing assistance and transporting him to a medical facility for emergency treatment. Doctors are currently treating the man for his injuries. The arrested individuals are being interrogated by law enforcement to determine the full circumstances of the incident and establish whether the victim had given informed consent to participate in the stunt.