Man accused of setting wife, mother-in-law ablaze dies of burns
A man accused of setting his wife and mother-in-law on fire has died from his own burn injuries in a Kerala hospital. The incident occurred after the wife reportedly filed for divorce.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and gender-based crime in the region.
A man accused of attempting to murder his wife and mother-in-law by allegedly setting them ablaze died while undergoing treatment for severe burns at the Kannur Government Medical College Hospital on Tuesday (August 18).
The deceased was identified as C.V. Sanal Kumar, 46, of Swamimuku in Peralam-Karivallur panchayat. He had sustained around 80% burns in the incident that occurred on Sunday night (August 16). Sanal Kumar allegedly attempted to kill his wife, P. Prajisha, 37, as he was reportedly angered by her decision to file for divorce.
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