Girl dies after being set on fire for resisting molestation

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Press Trust of India Bareilly
Last Updated : Nov 25 2014 | 7:05 PM IST
A 15-year-old girl died here after being allegedly set on fire by six persons for resisting molestation attempt in Khudaganj area of the neighbouring Shahjahanpur district, police said today.
The girl, who was set afire on November 16, died at Ruhelkhand Medical College here last night, DIG R K S Rathore said.
Her post-mortem has been conducted by a panel of three doctors, he said.
Four accused have already been arrested and sent to jail, the DIG said.
He said the DNA test of the girl will also be conducted.
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First Published: Nov 25 2014 | 7:05 PM IST

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