Man arrested for raping, setting ablaze 18-yr-old woman in UP's Fatehpur
A man was arrested for allegedly raping and setting ablaze an 18-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur city, police said on Sunday.
According to doctors, the woman sustained over 90 per cent burn injuries and her condition continues to remain critical.
Based on an FIR registered following a complaint lodged by the woman's family member, the accused was arrested under sections 376 (rape) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the IPC, Fatehpur SP Prashant Verma said.
Meanwhile, Additional Director General of Police (Allahabad zone) Sujeet Pandey said the woman was involved in a romantic relationship with her distant relative.
When the matter came to light, a panchayat was held in her village during which the woman and the man were made to take a pledge that they would live separately and not meet each other, Pandey said.
Upset over panchayat's decision, the woman rushed to her house and allegedly set herself ablaze, the ADG said.
The villagers noticed the smoke, rescued the woman and took