SRINAGAR: A 40-year-old woman sustained burns over around 70 per cent of her body after her stepson allegedly set her on fire at their residence in Housing Colony, Udhampur, on Wednesday evening, Daily Excelsior reported.
The woman, identified as Sushma Devi, wife of Keshav Verma, was taken to District Hospital Udhampur by her family members. After providing preliminary treatment, doctors referred her to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, for further treatment.
According to police sources cited by Daily Excelsior, the accused, identified as Moksh Verma, allegedly poured diesel on the woman before setting her ablaze. As the fire spread, she reportedly ran out of the house, prompting local residents to intervene and extinguish the flames.
Udhampur Police detained the accused, registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Further details were awaited.
