Summary:
A 20-year-old girl was allegedly burnt alive in Bihar after she resisted sexual harassment by the accused.
The incident took place in Rasoolpur village under Desari police station of Vaishali district in Bihar on October 30.
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A 20-year-old girl was allegedly burnt alive in Bihar after she resisted sexual harassment by the accused.
The incident took place in Rasoolpur village under Desari police station of Vaishali district in Bihar on October 30.
The girl was set ablaze when she went to dispose of the garbage outside her house.
The victim was reportedly dragged by three persons including the father of the accused, and set on fire after pouring kerosene on her.
The girl had sustained around 75 per cent burn injuries.
The victim`s family alleged that Vijai Rai, his sons Satish Rai and Chandan Kumar Rai were involved in the heinous act.
After the ghastly incident, the victim was admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) where she succumbed to her injuries on November 15.
A video of the victim naming her tormentor from the hospital bed has gone viral from social media.
In the alleged video statement to police, the victim said, "I was going to throw garbage around 6 pm when Satish Rai, son of Vinay Rai poured kerosene over me and set ablaze."
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