Gujarat Woman Burnt To Death By Neighbour Over Rs 5,000 Loan
A 35-year-old widow in Gujarat was set on fire by her neighbor following a dispute over a Rs 5,000 loan. Both the victim and the accused sustained severe burn injuries during the incident.
Why it matters
Illustrates the tragic consequences of personal financial disputes and the prevalence of violent crime in local communities.
A 35-year-old widow died after allegedly being set on fire by her neighbour following a dispute over the repayment of a Rs 5,000 loan in Gujarat's Patan district, police said.The victim, identified as Pinkyben Patni, had been raising her two children alone since her husband died seven years ago. According to her family, she had borrowed Rs 5,000 from her neighbour, Babubhai Raval, a month ago to meet household expenses. They alleged that the accused regularly visited her home to collect interest on the loan, leading to repeated harassment.According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Paresh Renuka, the Patan City A-Division Police Station was informed by Dharpur Civil Hospital on July 12 after Pinkyben was admitted with severe burn injuries. Police recorded her complaint before her condition deteriorated."Pinkyben Patni had borrowed Rs. 5,000 from her neighbour, Babubhai Raval, a month ago.
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