A woman allegedly suffered 60 per cent burn injuries after she was set ablaze for refusing to marry a local goon.
"Yesterday, we received information that a woman was set ablaze. She was admitted to a hospital. Medical examination revealed that she has sustained 60 per cent burn injuries," Superintendent of Police LR Kumar said on Thursday.
A team of senior police officers had gone to the spot to investigate the matter.
"The family of the victim revealed that a local goon was pressuring her to marry. When the woman refused, he set her ablaze," Kumar added.
Police informed that the woman has been referred to a speciality hospital for appropriate treatment.
A case has been registered in the matter and further investigation is on.
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