Father’s bid to scare son with petrol backfires, both suffer burns - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 09:54 pm IST - BengaluruA 45-year-old construction labourer’s attempt to scare his teenage son turned tragic after both sustained burn injuries in a fire at Pragathipura, under the Kumaraswamy Layout Police Station limits, on Friday (May 1) night.The injured persons have been identified as Anand, 45, a mason, and his son Mallikarjun, 19, who works at a tiles company.Published - May 03, 2026 09:54 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }