The 21-year-old woman Rashmita, who was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws over dowry demands in Bardia village under Rajnagar block of the district on Sunday, is battling for life in the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack with 60-per cent burn injuries.
Later, based on the complaint filed by the victim’s parents with the Rajnagar police, the cops have arrested her father-in-law, mother-in-law and a sister-in-law. Two other sister-in-laws are still absconding.
The five accused allegedly tied the woman to a cot and set her on fire after sprinkling kerosene on her. She was rescued by the neighbours and rushed to hospital.
The attempt was made to kill her by setting fire when she was on her way to father’s house. She was wearing some gold ornaments against the wishes of in-laws who allegedly used to frequently torture her.
Her fault, she had not brought adequate dowry as demanded by her in-laws.
Rasmita of Dhaneswarpur was married to Bikram of Bardia in 2018. Bikram is a plumber and presently working in Oman.