India, April 28 -- A 40-year-old man was allegedly set on fire by his friend in northwest Delhi's Vijay Vihar on Thursday for refusing to host a big party to mark the purchase of a flat, leaving him with 75% burn injuries. Police have registered a case of attempt to murder and arrested the accused.

The victim, identified as Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Vijay Vihar, is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre. His family said he is on ventilator support and that doctors have indicated his chances of survival are low.

According to police, the incident came to light after a hospital informed Vijay Vihar police station on Thursday evening. Kumar was initially taken to a local hospital and later shifted to BSA Hospital, before being referr...