Angered by her parents trying to force her into marriage against her will, a 19-year old girl immolated herself and sustained about 90 percent burns on her body. She was admitted to the Coronation Hospital in a serious condition.
Dehradun CO City Harish Chandra Sati said that police had recorded her statement which revealed that she immolated herself because her parents were forcing her into marriage.
The incident took place at 9.30 am and police reached the site after being informed by her neighbour at Prem Nagar wing — IV. A student of BA-II in a local college, she sustained major burns before steps could be taken to save her.
At the time of incident, her parents were not at home.