Karnataka: Woman set on fire by friend in Hyderabad
The incident took place in Hyderabad, Karnataka. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Photograph:(ANI)
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The victim has been admitted to the Osmania General Hospital with 70% burn injuries
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly set ablaze by a male friend at her residence in Karnataka's Hyderabad city.
The victim has been admitted to the Osmania General Hospital with 70% burn injuries. The accused is also injured.
A case has been registered with the police and an investigation is underway.
In December, a 25-year-old girl was set ablaze in full public view in Secunderabad city of Telangana.
The victim was torched by a man allegedly suspected to be her lover.