Rajasthan Woman Dies After Husband Allegedly Sets Her on Fire
A 35-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district died after her husband allegedly doused her with petrol and set her ablaze. The incident occurred at her parental home where she had been staying for three months.
Key takeaways
- A 35-year-old woman in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district died from severe burns.
- Her husband is accused of pouring petrol on her and setting her ablaze at her parental home.
- The incident occurred on Monday morning, and the woman died on Tuesday while being transferred for treatment.
- The husband, who was also injured, is undergoing treatment and has been identified as Sultan Ram, 40.
- Police recovered a petrol can from the scene and have escalated the case to a murder investigation.
A 35-year-old woman, identified as Pooja, has died in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district after her husband allegedly set her on fire. The incident took place at her parental home, where she had been residing for approximately three months due to marital disputes.
Police reported that the husband, Sultan Ram, aged 40, allegedly gained entry to the house via the terrace early Monday morning. He is accused of pouring petrol on Pooja while she slept and igniting it before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
Family members reportedly intervened after hearing her screams and extinguished the flames. Pooja sustained severe burns covering nearly 80% of her body. She was transported to a district hospital and subsequently referred to Bikaner for advanced treatment, but she succumbed to her injuries en route on Tuesday.
Ram also sustained injuries during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at a district hospital. The couple had been married for about 15 years and had three daughters. Pooja’s family has alleged a history of assault and suspicion of infidelity on the part of her husband.
Authorities recovered a five-litre petrol can from the site, believed to be the container used in the alleged attack. An initial complaint of attempted murder was filed, which has since been reclassified as a murder case following Pooja’s death.
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