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Chhatarpur Woman Set Ablaze Allegedly by Husband Walks 4km to Police, Seeks No FIR

Police say the case will proceed under law despite her request to avoid charges.

Overview

  • Attack occurred Sunday in Naya Chandrapur under Civil Lines limits after an alleged daylong assault and an attempted hanging, followed by petrol being set alight between 4 and 5 pm.
  • She hid in a haystack overnight as the accused searched for her, then walked about 4km at daybreak to the Civil Lines police station to report the attack.
  • Doctors at Chhatarpur District Hospital say she has serious burn injuries but is currently stable.
  • Civil Lines police recorded her statement, registered a zero FIR and launched a search for accused Raju Rajput, who is absconding.
  • The survivor asked police not to register a case, citing concern for her children’s future, and family members say she has three children.