Trinamool Congress legislator from Sagardighi constituency, Bayron Biswas, suffered critical burn injuries after a major blaze erupted inside his residence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Saturday afternoon. The legislator was alone in his room when the incident took place, and medical teams are currently monitoring his fragile condition following an emergency transfer to a specialized hospital.
Flames Erupted While Legislator Was Resting in His Room
The alarming mishap occurred at Biswas's private residence located in the Old Dak Bungalow locality under the jurisdiction of the Shamsherganj police station. Biswas was resting alone inside a room on Saturday afternoon when sudden flames broke out unexpectedly. Within moments, the room was engulfed in dense plumes of smoke and leaping flames, triggering widespread panic and commotion among household members and neighborhood residents.
Immediate Family Intervention Averted Worse Tragedy
Demonstrating immense courage and alertness, family members rushed toward the smoke-filled room without losing precious time. Braving the intense heat and heavy smoke, they managed to pull Biswas out of the raging flames through strenuous efforts. Local administrative officials, the fire brigade, and personnel from the local police station rushed to the residence shortly after being alerted to secure the site and control the spread.
Critical Burn Wounds Prompt Transfer to Medical College
Following his rescue from the blaze, the Sagardighi legislator was initially rushed to a private healthcare facility in Dhuliyan for emergency treatment. However, as his clinical parameters deteriorated rapidly due to severe burns, attending doctors advised an immediate shift to higher medical care. He was subsequent moved to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital in Berhampore. According to senior medical staff, his physical state remains critical and under rigorous clinical supervision.
Police Initiate Probe to Ascertain Source of the Fire
Confirming the incident, senior police officers stated that the exact trigger behind the blaze at the legislator's Samserganj residence remains undetermined. Investigative authorities and local police are currently examining the scene to ascertain whether an electrical short-circuit or another factor caused the fire to spread so rapidly. Further inquiries are underway to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
