Farmer Held for Stubble Burning That Sparked Bhiwapur Hamlet Fire A farmer was arrested for allegedly igniting stubble burning that triggered a devastating fire in Dhamangaon village, located in Bhiwapur tehsil, approximately 70 kilometers from Nagpur. The blaze, which erupted on Saturday, destroyed over 50 homes and claimed the lives of several livestock, leaving the village in ruins. The incident unfolded after the farmer, Kailash Pandurang Dhakulkar, 35, set fire to agricultural residue on his field to prepare it for tilling. He reportedly left the site without ensuring the flames were fully extinguished, a decision that proved catastrophic when gusty winds carried embers to nearby dwellings. The fire spread rapidly through the densely packed hutments, with thick smoke engulfing the area and residents scrambling to salvage belongings. Eyewitnesses described the chaos as panic gripped the village, with fierce winds complicating firefighting efforts. The blaze trapped several cows and goats in sheds, resulting in their deaths, while two elderly residents sustained burns but are now out of danger. Vehicles and household goods were also destroyed, leaving the village of nearly 800 residents in a state resembling a "ghost settlement" with charred remnants of homes and tiled structures. Fire tenders from Bhiwapur, Umred, Nagpur city, and neighboring regions worked through the night to contain the flames. The police registered a case against Dhakulkar under Section 326(G) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which addresses criminal negligence in fire-related incidents. Superintendent of Police (Nagpur Rural) Harssh A Poddar highlighted the bravery of rescue teams, noting that personnel entered burning homes to save elderly residents and children.#nagpur #bharatiya_nyaya_sanhita #bhiwapur_tehsil #dhamangaon_village #kailash_pandurang_dhakulkar
