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Father Pours Petrol on 19-Year-Old Son Over Bike Dispute in Bengaluru; Both Sustain Burn Injuries

A 19-year-old youth and his 45-year-old father sustained burn injuries after a dispute over the youth taking his father's bike without permission in Bengaluru's Pragathipura area. The father, Anand Doddamani, allegedly poured petrol on his son Mallikarjun during an argument. Neighbours cooking nearby caused the fire to spread, engulfing both father and son. Mallikarjun suffered 40% burn injuries while Anand sustained 18% burns. Police have registered a case of attempt to murder based on the mother's complaint.