Woman dies after stepson allegedly sets her on fire in Jammu

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New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a 40-year-old woman has succumbed after her stepson doused her with diesel and allegedly set her on fire at her home in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district.

As per reports, the victim identified as Sushma Devi  was a resident of Housing Colony, Udhampur. She suffered severe burn injuries covering around 70 percent of her body after her step-son poured diesel on her and burnt her alive.

The neighbours immediately came out after hearing her cries for help and Sushma was provided treatment at District Hospital Udhampur before she was rushed to Government Medical College, Jammu. However, she died in the hospital late last night.

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The accused, Moksh Verma has been detained and the police filed the case. The accused is being interrogated for the motive behind the attack.

Further investigation is underway.

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