International

Indian man sets wife ablaze for giving birth to three daughters

Indian man sets wife ablaze for giving birth to three daughters

A man set his wife on fire after she gave birth to their third daughter in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district, India, police said on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

The incident, which was caught on a nearby CCTV camera, occurred on Thursday night in Gangakhed Naka, about 520 kilometres from Mumbai.

The accused, Kundlik Uttam Kale (32), often argued with his wife, Maina, over having three daughters, as detailed in a complaint filed by her sister.

READ ALSO:

During one such argument, Kale poured petrol on Maina and set her on fire.

Maina ran out of the house screaming, and neighbours attempted to extinguish the flames.

However, she suffered severe burns and d!ed on the way to the hospital.

The Gangakhed police have arrested Kale on charges of murder.

Indian man sets wife ablaze for giving birth to three daughters

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

South-East youths shun Nigerian Army recruitment

South-East youths shun Nigerian Army recruitment The Nigerian Army has lamented that while Kaduna State…

4 hours ago

NELFUND: How schools, banks are ripping off students

NELFUND: How schools, banks are ripping off students The National Orientation Agency (NOA) said its recent…

4 hours ago

U-20 AFCON: Nigeria drawn in Group B with Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya

U-20 AFCON: Nigeria drawn in Group B with Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have…

4 hours ago

Kidnap kingpin arrested, many killed after shoot-out with police in Delta

Kidnap kingpin arrested, many killed after shoot-out with police in Delta In a major breakthrough in the…

4 hours ago

NIS expands contactless passport renewal to United States, others

NIS expands contactless passport renewal to United States, others The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced…

5 hours ago

I don’t have a second wife or family – Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye

I don’t have a second wife or family – Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye Recall there have…

5 hours ago