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Jharkhand horror: Dumka’s girl set on fire succumbs to injuries, accused held

A girl was set on fire in Jharkhand's Dumka and succumbs to injuries, the accused has been arrested by the police.

Jharkhand horror: Dumka’s girl set on fire succumbs to injuries, accused held Image Credit: Reuters; representational purposes only

Dumka: A girl who was allegedly set on fire by a person after she did not reciprocate his proposal in Jharkhand`s Dumka district succumbed to her burn injuries on Sunday. The police said the accused has been arrested. Accused Shahrukh poured petrol on her and set her ablaze on August 23. She was set on fire in a case of unrequited love.

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A student of class 12, Ankita Kumari had been first admitted to Phulo Jhano Medical College and Hospital in Dumka in critical condition. 

Later she was referred to Ranchi`s Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) for better treatment. Soon after the incident came to light, people were seen protesting in the streets of Dumka. Speaking to ANI, Dumka Superintendent of police (SP) Ambar Lakda said, "The accused Shahrukh has been arrested. We will apply to a fast-track court for a fast trial. People are cooperating with us. We appeal to people to maintain peace. The situation is under control and Section 144 has been imposed."

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Reacting to the matter, Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta said stringent action will be taken against perpetrators ensuring a fast trial. 

"The state government is serious regarding the murder of a girl in Dumka. Stringent action will be taken against perpetrators. We will ensure a fast trial. We have talked to DC in this regard," Gupta said. 

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