In a shocking incident, a 7-month pregnant woman was set on fire by her husband and in-laws in Delhi's Bawana. The shocking incident is yet another reminder of increasing crimes against women. She was admitted to a hospital and is undergoing treatment after suffering from serious burn injuries. 


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The incident came to light after DCW chief Swati Maliwal tweeted about it. "Seven-month pregnant woman set on fire by husband and in-laws by pouring petrol in Bawana. Women suffered serious burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at hospital. We've issued notice to Delhi police and providing all help to victim.


The incident is reported to have occurred on January 6.


According to a DCW official, a complaint was received regarding the attempted murder of a 26-year-old woman by her husband.


"The brother of the survivor has informed the Commission that his family lives in Tikri Kalan in Delhi and his sister was married to the accused 8 months ago who lives in Bawana. He has stated that his sister`s husband and in-laws started harassing her immediately after her marriage," said the official.


"The victim`s brother has also alleged that on January 6, his sister`s husband and in-laws set her on fire. The Commission has been informed that the survivor was into the seventh month of pregnancy, and is currently admitted at Safdarjung Hospital in a serious condition," the official was quoted as saying by news agency IANS.


The DCW has sought a copy of FIR, details of the accused arrested and detailed action taken report in the matter, till January 12.