A 20-year-old man was allegedly tied to an electric pole and set on fire by three minors here on Friday, police said.

The three minors named by the victim have been detained for questioning, they added.

The incident took place in Mustafabad Nai Basti area under Islamnagar police station limits when the victim, Mahboob, was returning home after offering Friday prayers, an officer said.

According to police, Mahboob suffered over 70 per cent burn injuries and was admitted to a community health centre in critical condition before being referred to the district hospital for advanced treatment.

Preliminary inquiries revealed that Mahboob had a verbal altercation with the accused on Thursday during prayers at a local mosque, the official said.

On Friday, the accused allegedly intercepted him

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