A 35-year-old man who was set ablaze by his wife and brothers-in-law near Jinsi square under Jehangirabad police station area on January 28, died while undergoing treatment at Hamidia hospital on Monday. The victim, identified as Sajid, was allegedly set ablaze by his wife and brothers-in-law at Kalla Shah Ka Ahata and was rushed to Hamidia hospital in a critical condition where his condition further deteriorated and he died while undergoing treatment on Monday.
Meanwhile, all the accused persons have been reportedly hiding and police claimed they would soon arrest them all. Police said that Sajid had gone to his in-laws house to resolve a dispute with his wife, identified as Ameena, who left her husband home few days back before the incident. later, when he reached there to meet his wife Ameena at her parents’ house, a heated exchange took place between the victim and Ameena, which turned violent when her three brothers intervened and started abusing him.
The four went infuriated and took the victim inside a room and allegedly set him ablaze and shockingly they locked the door due to which the victim sustained severe injuries. Police said Ameena had left the house after having dispute with Sajid few days ago. His family members claimed that victim’s brother-in-law Riyaz, Faiyaz and Ayaz involved in the heinous crime.
The victim had sustained 60 per cent burns on his chest, face and neck. After the death of the victim the police have registered a case under Section 302 of the IPC and have started search for the absconding accused.