During a scuffle Shivraj Gujjar (20) poured a bottle of petrol over Sunil Kumar Goswami and allegedly set him on fire and fled from the spot, SHO Kelash Choudhary said.
Sunil was rushed to Community HealthCenter (CHC) in Indergarh areafrom where he was referred to Maharao Bheem Singh (MBS) hospital in Kota and is reportedly undergoing medical treatment, he said.
The motive behind the crime is not known, he said.
On the statement by the victim, police has lodged a case against the accused under various sections of IPC, he said, adding investigation is underway.