Bottle of petrol flung on Newspaper distributor at Santacruz

Mahesh Surve who resides at Nallasapora has been distributing newspapers outside Santacruz (E) station for the past ten years. He is the main distributor of 'Times of India' newspapers for Santacruz. It was a few days ago as usual he left his home around 3.15am to catch the first train from Nallasapora to reach Santacruz by 5am in the morning. After reaching Santacruz he began segregating the newspapers for distribution. In the meanwhile, one Santosh Bane who has his newspaper stall at Dattamandir junction threw a bottle of petrol on the newspapers and then lit the newspapers on fire. In the melee, Mahesh Surve who  was taken unaware sustained burn wounds on his hand and leg. He was rushed to V.N Desai Hospital for treatment and later shifted to R.K.Hospital, Santacruz. He is recuperating from his burn injuries. Santosh Bane, the accused who threw the bottle of petrol rushed to the Vakola police station and admitted his guilt. He was arrested by the Vakola Police. While visiting Mahesh Surve at R.K.Hospital he spoke to Santacruz Patrika and said,"Santosh Bane used to frequently collect daily newspaper from me and I fail to understand the motive behind the attack. I was very lucky not to have sustained grievous burn injuries as  I immediately removed my shirt and flung it away. Otherwise I would have  received burn wounds on my chest which could prove fatal." It was also due to the help of some commuters who helped in drowsing the fire from turning fatal.," admitted Mahesh. Mahesh's wife too who was at his bedside in the hospital was shocked of the incident.