Couple Set Ablaze in Jaipur; Family Members Arrested
Jaipur police have detained two individuals following a brutal attack on a couple allegedly set on fire by the woman's family. The family reportedly disapproved of the couple's relationship.
The Incident
According to the FIR filed by Kailash Chand Gurjar, 36, he was sleeping in a hut on his field when the incident occurred. Gurjar stated that a woman from his village, with whom he had a past relationship, came to his hut around midnight. Despite a previous family feud that led him to avoid her, she arrived unexpectedly that night.
Gurjar reported that Birdichand and Ganesh, members of the woman's family, then appeared. "As soon as they arrived, they doused both of us with petrol and set us on fire, burning both of us," Gurjar stated in the FIR. He managed to escape and extinguish the flames with the help of family members, while the woman remained near the hut.
Injuries and Medical Condition
Both victims were admitted to Jaipur's SMS hospital. Dr. R K Jain, a senior professor at the hospital's burn and plastic surgery department, reported that:
- The man sustained 70 percent burns.
- The woman suffered 45 percent burns.
Legal Action and Investigation
The FIR has been filed under BNS sections related to:
- Attempt to murder
- Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- Criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
Mokhampura SHO Suresh Kumar Gurjar confirmed that the man is married with children, and the woman is a widow. Both accused, Birdichand and Ganesh, have been detained. Jaipur Rural SP Rashi Dogra Dudi stated that forensic teams inspected the scene, collected evidence, and an investigation is ongoing.
