Woman set ablaze for dowry

A 23-year-old woman was

allegedly set ablaze for dowry in Aurai area of the district.

The victim's father, in his complaint, alleged that her daughter's in-laws had been harassing her for dowry ever since her marriage in 2011, police said.

A case has been lodged against the woman's husband and mother-in-law and efforts are on to nab both the absconding accused, they said.