Overview
- CCTV from March 3 in Aramshin, Koradi, captured a woman throwing water after a child sprayed colour, with the footage widely shared online.
- The boy, identified as Om Harish Wange, suffered severe burns below the waist; doctors largely estimate about 45% injuries, though some reports cite 18–20%.
- Police say the water had been heated on Holi wood near a bonfire and was allegedly thrown in anger following the spray of colour.
- Zonal DCP Sandeep Pakhale said the probe continues and the accused, identified as Sindhu Thakre/Thackeray, has not been arrested as officers consider her age.
- District Child Protection Unit officials visited the site, with officer Mustak Pathan urging maximum charges to reinforce child safety.