Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 22: A middle aged man has been arrested after he allegedly sets his stepmother ablaze in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir Police officials here today said that a woman identified as Sushma Devi (68), a resident of Housing Colony, Udhampur, suffered 60 to 70 percent burn injuries after her stepson allegedly sprinkled diesel and set her ablaze.
She was shifted to district hospital in a critical condition and was later referred to GMC Jammu for specialised treatment, but she succumbed to her injuries.
Police however, have arrested the accused, they said, adding, "Probe has been initiated into the matter to ascertain the reasons for alleged attack." |
