Udhampur Woman Dies After Stepson Allegedly Sets Her on Fire
Sushma Devi, 40, suffered 70% burns after allegedly being doused with diesel and set ablaze at her Housing Colony residence; police detain the accused.
A 40-year-old woman, identified as Sushma Devi, died of severe burn injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her stepson at her residence in Housing Colony, Udhampur, on Wednesday evening.
According to reports, the victim, wife of Keshav Verma, sustained burns over approximately 70 per cent of her body after her stepson, Moksh Verma, allegedly poured diesel on her and set her ablaze.
The incident reportedly came to light after neighbours heard the woman's cries for help. Visuals circulating in connection with the incident purportedly show the woman engulfed in flames as she attempts to escape the house, while neighbours rush to help her and try to extinguish the fire.
Following the incident, family members rushed Sushma Devi to District Hospital, Udhampur, where she received initial treatment. Given the severity of her injuries, doctors referred her to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, for further medical care. However, she succumbed to her injuries late that night.
Police reportedly detained the accused, Moksh Verma, and initiated an investigation into the incident. He is being questioned to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and determine the motive.
Further investigation is underway.
A 40-year-old woman, identified as Sushma Devi, died of severe burn injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her stepson at her residence in Housing Colony, Udhampur, on Wednesday evening.
According to reports, the victim, wife of Keshav Verma, sustained burns over approximately 70 per cent of her body after her stepson, Moksh Verma, allegedly poured diesel on her and set her ablaze.
The incident reportedly came to light after neighbours heard the woman's cries for help. Visuals circulating in connection with the incident purportedly show the woman engulfed in flames as she attempts to escape the house, while neighbours rush to help her and try to extinguish the fire.
Following the incident, family members rushed Sushma Devi to District Hospital, Udhampur, where she received initial treatment. Given the severity of her injuries, doctors referred her to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, for further medical care. However, she succumbed to her injuries late that night.
Police reportedly detained the accused, Moksh Verma, and initiated an investigation into the incident. He is being questioned to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and determine the motive.
Further investigation is underway.
