Chhatarpur, Oct 28 (NationPress) A three-year-old boy named Raghav suffered significant burns after hot oil accidentally spilled over him when two battling bulls collided with a samosa cart at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh.

The tumultuous event, occurring within the Bamitha police jurisdiction, also left a female vendor injured. However, authorities have dismissed earlier media reports suggesting a heroic act by the boy’s grandmother.

In a statement to IANS, Ashish Shrotiya, the in-charge of Bamitha police station, detailed the incident. He noted, "The child was playing near the vendor's cart when suddenly, two bulls charged in, leading to the cart's overturning and spilling boiling oil onto Raghav and the vendor."

Shrotiya clarified that the boy did not jump into the vat of oil nor was he rescued by his grandmother, who was incorrectly reported to have been injured during a rescue attempt.

Raghav's father, Brijraj Vaishnav from Kishangarh, located in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, had taken his family to the shrine for a pilgrimage. After their prayers, they stopped at a busy stall where fresh samosas were being prepared amidst the spiritual ambiance.

Eyewitnesses described a nightmarish scene as the stray bulls, often seen in rural temple areas, engaged in a territorial dispute around 6 PM, causing panic among pilgrims and disrupting nearby carts.

"Raghav's cries pierced through the chaos," reported Shrotiya, confirming that the injured vendor was identified as 55-year-old Lakshmi Devi, not the boy's grandmother as previously stated.

Witnesses did not see any family member attempt to rescue Raghav from the oil, as the spillage was caused by the impact of the bulls. Quick-thinking onlookers alerted temple security, and an ambulance arrived promptly. Both victims were taken to the burn ward of Chhatarpur District Hospital.

Contrary to earlier alarming reports, Shrotiya assured, "Raghav's condition is stable and he is recovering well. He received timely medical attention, and a full recovery is anticipated soon."

Details about Lakshmi Devi's injuries are scarce, but she remains under medical care.

Dr. Roshan Dwivedi, the attending physician at Chhatarpur District Hospital, stated, "The boy is safe; he didn’t suffer serious burns. It appears he did not fall into the cauldron. The woman is also being treated for minor burn injuries."

Authorities confirmed that investigations are underway, with police examining the scene and gathering statements to assess possible negligence, especially regarding the management of animals in crowded areas.

Shrotiya added, "The bulls were not properly restrained, likely agitated by the surrounding noise."

No arrests have been made yet, but urgent reviews of safety measures, including animal control and vendor zoning, are being considered at the Dham.

Founded by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri (Bageshwar Baba), this site attracts a large number of devotees for Hanuman rituals.