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Woman dies after being set on fire by husband in Bihar; marital dispute suspected
A 21-year-old woman in Supaul district died from severe burns nine months after marrying her husband in a court ceremony. Police have arrested the husband on suspicion of deliberately setting her ablaze.
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Damini Devi, 21, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment following the incident in Supaul district of Bihar. According to police, her husband Sanjeev Sah allegedly took her to a secluded location and poured petrol on her before igniting the fire.
The couple had married through a court ceremony approximately nine months prior to the incident. Investigators believe a dispute over divorce proceedings may have motivated the alleged attack, with sources suggesting ongoing conflict between the couple regarding separation.
Sanjeev Sah has been taken into custody in connection with the death. Police have also questioned the suspect's father as part of their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case has drawn attention to domestic violence issues in the region. Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the precise sequence of events leading to Damini's death.