Mumbai: The police registered an FIR against a man who allegedly set his wife on fire after she refused his demand for sexual intercourse.
Police sources said the incident occurred on Friday morning when the woman who works as a domestic help had an argument which reportedly started when she was getting ready to go to work. Her husband allegedly insisted on having sexual intercourse, but she refused. This reportedly led to a heated argument.
The husband allegedly threw a burning piece of paper at his wife after she poured kerosene on herself in a fit of anger and attempted to ignite herself with a matchstick, which did not succeed, police said.
The victim suffered extensive burns on her chest, abdomen, legs, and hands. She was immediately taken to Sion Hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.
Based on her statement and complaint, the RCF Police have filed a case of attempted murder against the accused under Sections 109(1), 352, and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A detailed investigation is currently underway.