Pratapgarh:
A 29-year-old man set himself and his associate ablaze after her marriage ceremony was fastened with one other man within the Kohndour space right here, police stated.
The girl succumbed to her accidents whereas the person is in hospital, they stated.
Vikas Kumar Yadav of Chandoka allegedly ignited a hearth after pouring petrol on himself and Neelu Yadav (22) of Laulipokhta Kham.
“Preliminary investigations counsel that Vikas Yadav dedicated the act. The 2 had been reportedly in a relationship however Neelu Yadav’s marriage ceremony was scheduled for March 2nd,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Shivnarayan Vaish stated that.
“Vikas Yadav allegedly referred to as her to the farm and, with the intention of suicide, poured petrol on each of them earlier than setting it alight. Vikas Yadav is at the moment unable to supply a press release resulting from his accidents,” stated the officer.
Whereas Neelu Yadav died on the scene resulting from extreme burns, Vikas Yadav additionally sustained severe burns and has been admitted to a medical school for remedy.
The scene has been inspected and a discipline unit has been dispatched to gather forensic proof.
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