LUCKNOW, April 16 -- An 11-year-old boy was allegedly set on fire with diesel by a catering contractor after he ate two rasgullas at a wedding feast in Basti district on Wednesday evening, police and family members said.

The boy, identified as Amar alias Chaman, suffered severe burns from his face to his waist. He was first taken to a nearby hospital, then referred to Ayodhya Medical College and later shifted to Lucknow on Thursday morning for specialised treatment. The incident occurred in Malauli Gosai village under the Chhawani police station area.

Chandan, Chhawani station house officer (SHO), said a case was being registered and action would be taken against the accused. "The matter has come to our notice. A case is being registere...