Man Sets Wife On Fire Over Birth Of Third Daughter
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday night in Gangakhed Naka, approximately 520 kilometers from Mumbai
A horrific case of domestic violence has shaken Maharashtra’s Parbhani district, as a man set his wife on fire following the birth of their third daughter, police reported on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday night in Gangakhed Naka, approximately 520 kilometers from Mumbai. According to authorities, the act was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, providing chilling evidence of the crime.
The accused, 32-year-old Kundlik Uttam Kale, reportedly had frequent arguments with his wife, Maina, over the fact that they had three daughters. Tensions escalated during a heated exchange, during which Kale doused Maina with petrol and set her ablaze, as detailed in a complaint filed by Maina’s sister.
Neighbors sprang into action as Maina ran out of the house engulfed in flames, screaming for help. Despite their efforts to extinguish the fire, she suffered severe burns and succumbed to her injuries while being rushed to the hospital.
Gangakhed police have since arrested Kale on charges of murder. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the deep-rooted gender bias that often leads to violence against women in some parts of India.
Local authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation, while activists call for stringent action to address gender discrimination and protect women from such atrocities.