Jalandhar: A paralysed man in his fifties was burnt to death after his house was gutted by fire on Diwali night in Nijatam Nagar. His family members were away when the incident occurred.According to police, Charanjit (54) was alone at home when the house caught fire amid the bursting of crackers. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the flames, but Charanjit could not be rescued. The family’s pet dog also died in the fire.Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
