Three people have been arrested on the charge of attempting to rape a 14-year-old girl and setting her ablaze at Bahadurpur town in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district.
Aala Ahirwar (18), Pankaj Ahirwar (22) and Akash Kevat (24) tried to sexually assault the girl on Wednesday.
However, when they failed they poured kerosene over her and set her afire.
The victim is recuperating in the District Hospital. She was referred to Bhopal for treatment on Wednesday evening but could not be sent as a vehicle could not be arranged.
One accused was arrested on Wednesday night. Based on his interrogation, two other accused were arrested on Friday.