Bhopal Viral Video: Chaos! Two Protesters Pour Petrol, Try to Immolate, Somebody in the Crowd Set Them on Fire

Bhopal Video: A shocking incident from Pithampur, Bhopal, has taken place as two men were set ablaze by someone in protest over the disposal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant, linked to the infamous Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The distressing Bhopal viral video has been reshared widely on social media, showing how the protest turned dangerous. According to the video, the two protesters first poured petrol on themselves, and then someone in the crowd ignited the fire, setting them ablaze.

Bhopal Viral Video Shows Protesters Setting Ablaze in Pithampur

The Bhopal viral video uploaded on X by a user named "@Anurag_Dwary" shows the distressing scene where two individuals poured petrol from a bottle on themselves, and then someone ignited the fire. This led to chaos among the crowd, with everyone seen running for their lives. The protesters who set themselves ablaze suffered severe burns and are currently undergoing treatment at Choithram Hospital.

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ऐसी - शरारत, मजाक या षड्यंत्र कितना खतरनाक हो सकता है! ये लोग पीथमपुर में भोपाल के यूनियन कार्बाइड के जहरीले कचरे को जलाने का विरोध कर रहे थे 2 युवकों ने पेट्रोल छिड़का लेकिन किसी ने पीछे से आग लगा दी दोनों की हालत गंभीर है@manishndtv @GargiRawat @alok_pandey @hridayeshjoshi pic.twitter.com/OEb7XepCAR

— Anurag Dwary (@Anurag_Dwary) January 3, 2025

According to reports from PTI, police have detained a few individuals who attempted self-immolation during a protest in Pithampur against the dumping of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide plant. Shops and markets in Pithampur, located in Dhar district, remained closed today amid a bandh call against the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste in the industrial town.

Protests Erupt in Pithampur Over Toxic Waste Disposal

Protests erupted in Bhopal as demonstrators demanded the return of containers filled with toxic waste from Pithampur, an area in Dhar district. The waste, which is linked to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, sparked outrage among the protesters. In response, the police at the scene used mild force to disperse the crowd.

Government's Stand on Toxic Waste Disposal in Pithampur

On January 2, 2025, MP CM Mohan Yadav addressed the issue, stating that for the last 40 years, the people of Bhopal have been living with this toxic waste. Many Government of India organisations were involved in the disposal of this hazardous material. The CM further explained that earlier, in 2015, 10 MT of waste was incinerated in Pithampur as part of a trial run. A report prepared with the presence of scientists was presented before the Supreme Court, confirming that the disposal of hazardous waste had no negative impact on the environment. After a detailed analysis of these reports, the MP High Court directed that the remaining hazardous waste be incinerated.