Ranchi: A 19-year-old girl was set on fire by a man after she allegedly turned down his proposal in Jharkhand’s Dumka district. The girl later succumbed to her burn injuries on Sunday.
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- The alleged accused youth in the case identified as Shahrukh is a construction worker.
- According to reports, the accused poured petrol on her and set her ablaze on August 23.
- Jharkhand police arrested two people including Shahrukh. Dumka SP further added that “We’ll apply at a fast track court for a fast trial. We appeal to people to maintain peace. The situation is under control and Sec 144 has been imposed.”
- The Jharkhand government formed a 10-member SIT to overlook the investigation of the case.
- SP Mandal, the DIG, Dumka said: “Evidence is being collected by the forensics team.The case will be supervised by the Superintendent of Police.”
- Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured “earliest” punishment to the accused involved in the case.
- Hemant Soren further ordered a compensation of ₹10 lakh to the kin of the girl from the Dumka administration.
- BJP state leaders lashed out at administration and raised questions over governance of the state government.
- The former chief minister sought a response on the government’s future plans to make sure such incidents do not repeat.