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.