Man Allegedly Burns Sister-in-Law Alive for Resisting Rape in UP
A 27-year-old woman was allegedly burnt alive by her brother-in-law in Badaun, UP, when she resisted rape.
A 27-year-old woman was burnt alive allegedly by her brother-in-law at a village in Badaun, UP, after she resisted his attempt to rape her, the police said on Thursday.
The incident took place last night when Neelam, a widow, was alone at her house in Labhari, they said, adding that she died on the spot.
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The police said that the woman's father has lodged a complaint and a search has been launched to arrest the accused, Jitendra.
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He has been booked under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code, they said.
More details are awaited.
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