Gujarat Woman Burnt To Death By Neighbour Over Rs 5,000 Loan
A 35-year-old woman in Gujarat's Surat district was allegedly set on fire by a neighbor following a dispute over a 5,000 rupee loan. The victim, who was raising two children alone, succumbed to her injuries during treatment at a local hospital.
The incident occurred in the Mangrol taluka where the accused, identified as a neighbor, allegedly attacked the woman after a disagreement regarding the repayment of a small loan. Local authorities reported that the suspect doused the victim in an inflammable substance before setting her ablaze on Monday evening.
Police officials stated that the victim had been living as a widow for the past seven years following her husband's death and was the sole provider for her two children. Bystanders rushed her to a government hospital after hearing her cries, but she was declared dead by medical staff later that night.
An FIR has been registered against the neighbor under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of murder. The investigation is currently ongoing as police record statements from witnesses and family members to verify the sequence of events. Source: NDTV
