The incident came to light at 1 pm, when the victim was found near the Marine Drive railway station
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The Azad Maidan police arrested an individual accused of attempting to burn the victim.
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The incident came to light at 1 pm, when the victim was found near the Marine Drive railway station.
A concerned passerby promptly notified the police, and they took the victim to a nearby hospital.
As per the police report, the accused, identified as Kalu, a rag picker, and the victim, Dawood, knew each other. Dawood used to steal Kalu's clothing and other belongings frequently.
In a fit of rage, Kalu reportedly struck Dawood's head twice and then attempted to set him on fire, but he failed. Kalu has been charged under section 307 for attempted murder.