Police claimed on Tuesday to have arrested three people allegedly involved in setting a woman on fire over a domestic dispute in Tehsil Jatoi.
Three held for setting woman on fire
MUZAFFARGARH, May 19 (APP): Police claimed on Tuesday to have arrested three people allegedly involved in setting a woman on fire over a domestic dispute in Tehsil Jatoi.
The incident occurred in Basti Wani, Mouza Bibi Pur, Tehsil Jatoi, where a “watta satta” (exchange marriage) dispute allegedly turned violent.
According to police, 28-year-old Fauzia Bibi was doused in petrol and set on fire by her brothers-in-law, led by accused Niaz, over a domestic and exchange marriage conflict.
The suspects attempted to stage the attack as a suicide but failed.
On information, police and rescue-1122 teams reached the scene promptly.
Rescue officials confirmed that approximately 90 percent of the victim’s body has been burnt. She was provided first aid before
being shifted to the Burns Unit of Nishtar Hospital, Multan in critical condition.
On the orders of District Police Officer, Shahar Sultan Police have arrested accused Niaz along with his two accomplices.
Investigation was underway.
